Zesty Spiced Applesauce

4.91 from 10 votes

This homemade applesauce features crisp, sweet apples, warm spices, and fresh orange zest come together to create a delicious fall favorite that tastes so much better than store-bought.

Prep Time5

Cook Time12

Total Time17

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings: Cups

Calories: 176kcal

Author: Maureen Celestine

Equipment

Food processor or hand blender

Ingredients

3 Medium Apples I used a combination of golden delicious, Mutsu, McIntosh, and Fuji.
3 tablespoons Apple cider
3 tablespoons Water room temperature
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.
3 Medium Apples
Place the apples, apple cider, water, sweetener, ground cinnamon (or sticks), allspice, and orange zest in a medium-sized saucepan over medium-high heat and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until they are fork -tender.
3 tablespoons Apple cider, 3 tablespoons Water, 2 tablespoons Granulated swerve, 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon Allspice, ½ teaspoon Orange Zest
Mash the apples with a potato masher for a chunkier texture, or blend with an immersion blender or food processor until smooth.
Stir in the butter, then serve with yogurt, oatmeal, ice cream, pork, or your favorite baked goods
2 tablespoons butter

Notes

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

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