Cinnamon Vanilla Applesauce Recipe (Homemade)
Homemade applesauce recipe: apples are gently cooked with sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon until soft, then mashed to your preferred texture. Serve warm or chilled and use it for breakfast, snacks, or as a simple dessert topping.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Step-by-Step Method
Prep the apples
Wash the apples, peel them, remove the cores, and cut into small chunks so they cook quickly.
Combine in a pot
Add the apples to a saucepan. Stir in the sugar, ground cinnamon, and the cinnamon stick. If the pot looks dry, add 2–3 tablespoons of water.
Cook until tender
Cook over low-medium heat for 15–20 minutes, stirring now and then, until the apples are very soft. Keep an eye on the bottom so it doesn’t stick.
Add vanilla and remove the stick
Stir in the vanilla extract near the end, then take out the cinnamon stick.
Mash and serve
Mash with a fork for a chunky texture, or blend for a smooth puree. Serve warm or chilled.