Are you new to canning and preserving? If so, start by making your own homemade applesauce.
If you can get free apples from your backyard or a nearby orchard, great!
Otherwise, look for sales at your local farmer's market or supermarket.
Making applesauce from scratch is an excellent way to try homesteading today. Even better, it is a tasty way to store apples long-term.
How to Make Homemade Applesauce
Recipe
How to Make Homemade Applesauce
Learn how to make homemade applesauce with this easy recipe for beginners.
Ingredients
- 12 lbs apples peeled, cored & quartered(about 36 medium)
- Water
- 3 cups granulated sugar optional
- 4 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Wash, peel, core and dice apples.
- Take the prepared apples and cover with just enough water to prevent sticking in a large stainless steel saucepan.
- Bring the apples and water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat and boil gently, stirring occasionally until apples are tender (time will depend upon the variety of apple and their maturity).
- Remove from heat and let them cool slightly about 5 minutes.
- In small batches puree the apples until smooth with a food mill or food processer.
- Add the apple purée back to the saucepan and add sugar & lemon juice.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
- Maintain a gentle boil over low heat while filling jars.
- Add the hot applesauce into jars leaving ½ inch headspace. Remove air bubbles. Wipe rim. Center lid on jar. Apply band until fit is fingertip tight.
- Using the water bath canner method, process for 20 minutes.
Notes
Learn about easy ways to get started canning at home to secure your food supply today.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/2 cupCalories: 645kcalCarbohydrates: 169gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSodium: 11mgFiber: 16gSugar: 146g
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