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Homemade Cinnamon Applesauce

cinnamon applesauce

It’s just after the first few days of fall, and already I’m aching to dive headfirst into apple picking, leaf raking and pumpkin pie baking. Two of those things I’ve done already… sort of. My husband Mark and I spent this past weekend planting yellow mums all around the yard, and a few days before I pulled a warm spiced pumpkin cake out of the oven, only to have it be entirely devoured three days later. But what I haven’t done yet is apple picking, and boy am I determined to find an orchard full of my favorite crisp, juicy fruit to pluck from a tree plump with them.

In the meantime, though, I think I’ll keep making homemade applesauce from apples picked from the overflowing bushels at local markets. There really is nothing quite like the taste of homemade applesauce, and nothing more pleasing than filling your home with that amazing aroma of simmering apples, cinnamon, sugar and comforting, warm fall spices.

Apples and Cinnamon

This applesauce is very simple, absolutely delicious for kids and adults alike, and relatively low in sugar, requiring only 1/4 cup. Whether you enjoy it as is, mixed into oatmeal, yogurt, or a favorite recipe (try it as an ingredient in my Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Granola Bars), you will never go back to the store bought stuff. Wholesome, quick to make and cozy as a warm treat on a cool day, this applesauce is the good stuff that you’ll find yourself craving again and again this holiday season!

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Homemade Cinnamon Applesauce

Yield: Makes 4 servings

Ingredients:

4 apples, peeled, cored and chopped

¾ cup water

¼ cup white sugar

¼ teaspoon ground ginger

¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions:

In a large saucepan, combine apples, water, sugar, ginger, nutmeg and cinnamon. Cover, and cook over medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes, or until apples are soft, stirring occasionally. Allow to cool, then mash with a fork or potato masher.

This applesauce can be eaten as is, or used in a variety of baking recipes, including my Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Granola Bars.

Enjoy!

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  1. london bakes says

    September 26, 2011 at 2:46 pm

    How perfect for Autumn; this looks wonderful and so simple!

  2. Anna says

    September 26, 2011 at 3:09 pm

    Love love this post. My mom makes the most incredible applesauce and I have always been too afraid to try it just in case I mess it up… but this one looks like a must try :D

  3. Nicole@HeatOvenTo350 says

    September 26, 2011 at 3:32 pm

    I love homemade applesauce. One of my favorite memories of grad school is being gifted a whole case of apple “seconds” that I turned into tons and tons of applesauce that night. Your recipe looks great. I like the spices in it.

  4. Lisa says

    September 26, 2011 at 4:02 pm

    Can you please post your pumpkin spice cake recipe!!! I am sitting here inhaling the glorious smells of my soon to be done applesauce! Thanks so much.

  5. Georgia | The Comfort of Cooking says

    September 26, 2011 at 4:06 pm

    Hi Lisa – I’ll be posting it this week, so keep a look out. Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy the applesauce!

  6. In Katrina's Kitchen says

    September 26, 2011 at 5:43 pm

    Homemade applesauce is just the best! Yours looks lovely!

  7. Kim says

    September 26, 2011 at 7:35 pm

    Top off a bowl with some shredded cheddar cheese, my son loves it that way!

  8. sweetcarolinescooking.com says

    September 26, 2011 at 7:42 pm

    Oh how I love apple season! I just bought some delicious ones at a local farmer’s market this weekend. This homemade apple sauce sounds divine. xx

  9. Cassie @ Bake Your Day says

    September 27, 2011 at 1:14 am

    This sounds perfect, I love applesauce, I’m sure that homemade would be even better!

  10. warmvanillasugar says

    September 27, 2011 at 10:27 am

    Love this! Just like mom used to make…and perfect for fall!

  11. thecompletecookbook says

    September 27, 2011 at 11:59 am

    What a super spicy sauce – it must smell heavenly when cooking.
    Have a happy day.
    :-) Mandy

  12. Sandra says

    September 27, 2011 at 12:40 pm

    I love little chunks of apple in my applesauce and this looks perfect.

  13. Cake Duchess says

    September 27, 2011 at 2:04 pm

    Your apple sauce looks perfect! My kids want it for breakfast with their pancakes. I like it right out of the bowl. Hope you’re having a great week, Georgia:)

  14. Jenn says

    September 27, 2011 at 2:14 pm

    It might not feel like fall here (it’s still in the 100’s) but I could make this and pretend it was!! :) YUM!

  15. marlleen says

    September 27, 2011 at 2:31 pm

    Sounds delicious! Let me know if you find out of a place near here that has apple picking. Would love to go and take the kids :)

  16. Ashley@BakerbyNature says

    September 27, 2011 at 2:52 pm

    Wow, that looks amazing; exactly how apple sauce should be: freshly made at home.

  17. Rachel @ Not Rachael Ray says

    September 27, 2011 at 3:29 pm

    Mmmm you can’t beat homemade applesauce. Love the addition of ginger.

  18. Erin says

    September 27, 2011 at 6:14 pm

    I love homemade applesauce! I am really hoping we can go pick apples soon so I can make some. Yours sounds absolutely delicious!

  19. SavoringTime in the Kitchen says

    September 27, 2011 at 6:34 pm

    Next time I’m at the Farmer’s Market I’m going to get a bushel of apples and try this. I love homemade applesauce but I’ve never made it myself.

  20. Lynda @ TasteFood says

    September 27, 2011 at 10:52 pm

    This is such a rite of autumn. I love it.

  21. anna says

    September 28, 2011 at 2:17 pm

    Hi Georgia! I love how you bring families closer through your recipes…Keep up the good work!

  22. Miranda says

    September 29, 2011 at 2:28 am

    I love homemade apple sauce, such a great entry to fall. Unfortunately, my 4 year old still loves the Mott’s All Natural stuff. Can’t win them all I guess!

  23. SJ says

    September 30, 2011 at 12:53 pm

    Yum! I forgot I used to make home made applesauce when the kids were younger. Going to make this weekend with all the apples I have!

  24. Charissa says

    October 5, 2011 at 3:56 pm

    Ooh, this looks amazing! I love homemade apple sauce…much better than the storebought stuff I had yesterday!

    Oh, and I a giveaway happening on my site if you’re interested! :)

  25. Neel says

    October 31, 2012 at 2:21 pm

    I have to say…I swoon at the idea of cinnamony applesauce . Perfection!

  26. Courtney says

    June 5, 2014 at 12:40 pm

    I make this for my little girl all the time, so much better than the store bought stuff! I’ve got a pot on the stove right now and you can’t beat the smell. Two thumbs up.

  27. Katherina says

    July 18, 2016 at 8:59 pm

    This was delicious! The smell is amazing. I left the skin on the apples but next time, I will take the skin off. I actually plan to make more tonight for tomorrows breakfast. Thank you for sharing!

  28. Lucina says

    September 28, 2017 at 9:29 pm

    Iím not that much of a online reader to be honest but your blogs really nice, keep it up! I’ll go ahead and bookmark your website to come back later. All the best

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