Chunky Applesauce Recipe
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Chunky Applesauce

By: Deborah Amrine 
"There's just something extra special about homemade applesauce. This simple recipe is tart and not too sweet. It makes the perfect side dish, especial will pork chops, or pork roast. --Deborah Amrine, Grand Haven, Michigan"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (35)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 8 cups chopped, peeled tart cooking apples
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

  1. In a Dutch oven, combine all the ingredients. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 30 to 40 minutes or until apples are tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; mash apples (a potato masher works well) until sauce is desired consistency. Serve warm or cold.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2006 by Tanya MacKay   view full review
Easy and delicious! My only modification was about 3/4 C of water, which I let most of boil...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 4, 2009 by gapch1026   view full review
I love fried apple slices, but this is a much healthier alternative. The brown sugar/vanilla...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2009 by littlebonnie   view full review
I decreased the sugar by half, doubled the vanilla, and left the peel on. Success!!!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2010 by MEPENZIEN   view full review
Every time I've made this recipe, it goes way too quickly! I've seen 4 people make 8 large...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 3, 2010 by dresscode   view full review
Loved this! I tried a couple different kinds of apples. Granny smith worked and tasted the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2008 by durangokid   view full review
I liked this recipe, but did make a few alterations. I used more apples, but less sugar. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2006 by CATHYANDASIA   view full review
Loved this applesauce - a huge hit with my kids too! I didn't change a thing.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2006 by HIPPO25TH   view full review
This is ridiculously good. A little on the sweet side, but if that is what you are looking...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 12, 2009 by jguy275   view full review
I used Granny Smith apples and this was Excellent!!!
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2011 by cooksalot   view full review
This was a little too sweet for my taste. The cinnamon also was overpowering the apple taste...

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