Homemade Applesauce—Freezer Friendly

Applesauce can be enjoyed on its own as a delicious snack or used in numerous baking recipes as a natural sweetener/sugar alternative.  We suggest making a big batch when B.C. apples are in season and freezing it, so you can use it throughout the fall and winter baking season!

This recipe works with just about any B.C. apple variety, but we recommend opting for a sweeter variety such as Gala or Ambrosia. Peak B.C. apple season is from September through October, which is perfect timing for fall and winter baking. We use cinnamon here because  it complements  almost any recipe, but feel free to jazz it up by adding other spices like pumpkin pie spice or cloves.

Ingredients

  • 12 B.C. apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 pinch kosher salt
  • Enough water just to cover the apples
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Preparation/Method

  1. In a large pot or dutch oven, add the prepared apples and fill with just enough water to cover them. Mix in the apple cider vinegar, cinnamon, and salt, then bring to a low boil, uncovered.
  2. Once it starts to boil, turn down to a low simmer and cover until the apples are completely softened, about 10 minutes.
  3. Remove from the heat and strain the apples. Allow to cool slightly, then add to a food processor or blender and blend until smooth. Taste and add more cinnamon and salt if desired. 
  4. Store homemade applesauce in an airtight container or mason jar in the refrigerator for up to one week. To freeze, pour the homemade applesauce into an ice cube tray and let it cool completely. Once cooled, slide the tray into a freezer bag, seal, and place in the freezer. Freeze for up to 4 months.

Storage Tips

Freeze homemade applesauce in a silicone ice cube tray in easy baking proportions, such as ¼ cup or ½ cup, to make for easier future use. 

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Chez Chanelle

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Buy BC Brand Ambassador, Chez Chanelle aims to inspire her readers to cook with resilience and creativity, and to use food as a means of connection and love. Her motto is “CELEBRATE LIFE THROUGH FOOD”.