Zesty Spiced Applesauce

4.91 from 10 votes

Crispy sweet apples combined with warm spices and orange zest. The orange zest provides a unique flavor to the sauce, but you can skip them if you prefer.

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time12 mins

Total Time17 mins

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings: Cups

Calories: 176kcal

Author: Maureen Celestine

Ingredients

3 Medium Apples, I used a combination of golden delicious, Mutsu, McIntosh, and Fuji.
3 tablespoons Apple cider
3 tablespoons Water
2 tablespoons granulated swerve ( any sweetener is fine)
1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon Allspice
½ teaspoon Orange Zest
2 tablespoons butter

Instructions

Peel the apples, remove the cores and chop the apples into chunks.
Place the apples, apple cider, water, sweetener, ground cinnamon, allspice, and orange zest in a medium-sized saucepan over medium-high heat and cook for 10-12 minutes, until they are fork tender. Add the butter and stir to combine.
Mash with a potato masher or pulse in the food processor until you reach the desired consistency depending on how chunky or smooth you prefer the texture. Serve! Enjoy the applesauce with plain yogurt, spoon it over ice cream, or on hot oatmeal.

Notes

**Store any leftover in the refrigerator for 7 to 10 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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