• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
This Mess is Ours logo
  • Recipes
    • All Recipes
    • The Blog
  • Dog Life
    • Dog House Home
    • Dog Food Recipes
  • Shop
    • Snack + Supplies
      • Gluten Free (Snacks + More)
      • Kitchen Essentials
      • Lunchbox Gear
      • Pantry Staples
      • Cookbook Faves
  • About
    • My Story
    • Web Stories
    • As Seen On ATL+CO
    • PORTFOLIO
menu icon
go to homepage
search icon
Homepage link
  • Browse Recipes
  • Dogs
  • Shop
  • About
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • ×
    Home » Recipes » Fall Recipes

    How to Make Homemade Applesauce

    How To Make Applesauce tutorial || This easy video + picture tutorial will have you making homemade applesauce in no time! Plus, our cider spice apple sauce recipe is 1000 times better than anything you can buy at the store!|| @thismessisours #vegan #DIY #tutorial #howto
    Tweet
    Pin8
    Share
    8 Shares
    Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe

    Every holiday when I was growing up our table always had applesauce. When I was really young my grandmother made it from scratch herself. Nothing store bought can ever come close to the flavor of a homemade applesauce recipe. While it may seem like a daunting task to make your own, its actually pretty simple. Once you know the basics you can change up the flavors any way you want! Don't believe me? Just watch the video!

    Follow these simple steps for the best Homemade Applesauce Recipe:

    Step 1 || Heat the liquid, sugar, and spices over low heat until the sugar is dissolved.

    How To Make Applesauce tutorial || This easy video + picture tutorial will have you making homemade applesauce in no time! Plus, our cider spice apple sauce recipe is 1000 times better than anything you can buy at the store!|| @thismessisours #vegan #DIY #tutorial #howto

    Step 2 || Core, peel, and slice the apples.

    Step 3 || Add the apples to the liquid ingredients and increase the heat until simmering.

    How To Make Applesauce tutorial || This easy video + picture tutorial will have you making homemade applesauce in no time! Plus, our cider spice apple sauce recipe is 1000 times better than anything you can buy at the store!|| @thismessisours #vegan #DIY #tutorial #howto

    Step 4 || Cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally until the apples are completely broken down.

    How To Make Applesauce tutorial || This easy video + picture tutorial will have you making homemade applesauce in no time! Plus, our cider spice apple sauce recipe is 1000 times better than anything you can buy at the store!|| @thismessisours #vegan #DIY #tutorial #howto

    Step 5 || Mash the apples with a fork or potato masher for chunky applesauce or blend until smooth in a blender.

    How To Make Applesauce tutorial || This easy video + picture tutorial will have you making homemade applesauce in no time! Plus, our cider spice apple sauce recipe is 1000 times better than anything you can buy at the store!|| @thismessisours #vegan #DIY #tutorial #howto

    Step 6 || Homemade applesauce can be refrigerated for a week to ten days; it can also be frozen or canned for longer-term storage.

    Homemade applesauce can be refrigerated for a week to ten days; it can also be frozen or canned for longer-term storage.

    If you’ve tried this homemade applesauce recipe, I would be so grateful if you would rate it. Let me know what you think in the comments below. I just love hearing from you, and your reviews and comments really help others that visit This Mess is Ours!

    Print

    How to Make Homemade Applesauce

    How To Make Applesauce tutorial || This easy video + picture tutorial will have you making homemade applesauce in no time! Plus, our cider spice apple sauce recipe is 1000 times better than anything you can buy at the store!|| @thismessisours #vegan #DIY #tutorial #howto
    Print Recipe
    Pin Recipe

    5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

    No reviews

    Don’t forget to rate the recipe, and let me know what you think about this Homemade Applesauce in the comments below. I just love hearing from you. Your reviews/comments really help other people that visit This Mess is Ours!

    • Author: This Mess Is Ours
    • Prep Time: 15 mins
    • Cook Time: 30 mins
    • Total Time: 45 mins
    • Yield: 8-10 ½ cup servings 1x
    • Category: sides
    • Method: stovetop
    • Cuisine: kid-friendly

    Ingredients

    Scale
    • 2 cups apple cider
    • ¼ cup brown sugar
    • 1 vanilla bean, split or 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
    • pinch of salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, optional
    • 12 Fuji apples, about 4 ½ pounds

    Instructions

    1. In a large heavy bottomed stick pot combine the apple cider, brown sugar, vanilla, salt, and cinnamon if using over low heat. (If using cinnamon, you may need to use a whisk to compete incorporate it into the liquid.)
    2. Peel, core and slice apples into uniform slices, about ¼ inch thick. Add the apples into the warmed cider mixture and turn the heat up to medium. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally for 30 minutes until the apples are falling apart when pressed with the back of the spoon. When cooked through you can mash with a fork or potato masher for a chunkier paste or allow to cool slightly and blend in the food processor until smooth.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: ½ cup
    • Calories: 170
    • Sugar: 30.9 g
    • Sodium: 278.2 mg
    • Fat: 0.8 g
    • Carbohydrates: 41.1 g
    • Protein: 0.9 g
    • Cholesterol: 0.3 mg

    Did you make this recipe?

    Tag @thismessisours on Instagram and hashtag it #thismessisours

    Recipe Card powered byTasty Recipes

    SaveSaveSaveSave

    SaveSave

    SaveSave

    SaveSaveSaveSave

    SaveSave

    Want to be a part of our online community outside of the blog? It’s easy!! All you have to do is follow @THISMESSISOURS on FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, TWITTER, YOUTUBE, or PINTEREST to see cooking demos and peeks into our day to day life.

    What are the health benefits of apples?

    The apple, especially with the skin left on, is packed with necessary nutrients that reduce risks of heart disease and diabetes and improve gut heath. The high fiber and water content in apples can also help with weight loss because they are so filling.

    Click here more information about the health benefits of apples.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How do you make applesauce from scratch?

    In short, simply peel and core the apples. Cook them down with some added liquid and sugar. Next, puree it, and now you have applesauce. Anyone can make it.

    What apples make the best applesauce?

    Softer apples like Golden Delicious and Fuji are popular choices for making applesauce, because the flesh tends to break down easier.

    How long does homemade applesauce last?

    It should last up to 10 days when properly stored in the fridge in an air tight container. You may also freeze or can it to keep it for longer.

    You May Also Like

    • jar of strawberry applesauce on a marble background
      My Incredibly Easy And Tasty Strawberry Applesauce Recipe
    • Easy Homemade Dog Food Recipe Round Up
      Easy Homemade Dog Food Recipe Round Up
    • Homemade Celery Cucumber Relish Recipe on top of a sausage dog served with rose wine.
      Best Easy Homemade Celery Cucumber Relish Recipe
    « Irresistible Orchard Inspired Holiday Salad
    Crave-Worthy Breakfast Tostadas »

    Reader Interactions

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe rating 5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

    Primary Sidebar

    EXCLUSIVE FROM GARDYN

    GET $100 OFF YOUR GARDYN ORDER - EXCLUSIVELY FROM THIS MESS IS OURS x GARDYN.

    USE PROMO CODE: THISMESSISOURS

     

    TRENDING

    • two glasses of homemade soda with cherrys in them next to a small bowl of prunesHow To Make Cherry Dr. Pepper Soda At Home
    • TMIO Green Salad with Crispy Panela Salad topper-01A Crunchy Salad Topper with Panela Cheese & Pistachio
    • brown dog eating a fish on grassWe Love Fish But Can Dogs Eat Fish?
    • A pita bread stuffed with lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, tzatziki, and shredded Greek chicken.The Greek Chicken Recipe We Can't Stop Eating
    • cut open hard boiled egg on plateShould Dogs Eat Boiled Eggs? Everything You Need To Know!
    • Apricot Mango Mostarda in a serving bowl.Your New Favorite Condiment; Apricot Mango Mostarda

    About Meg

    Individual Strawberry Crisps

    Life can get pretty complicated, especially around dinner time. Whether you’ve got picky eaters, or bonafide allergy concerns, we’ve got some inspiration that’ll get you excited to bring all of those wants, needs and like-to-have’s around your family table. I’ve put together a couple of quick articles and guides to help you get started on your journey, or maybe just to help you get to know us a little better. So dig in and see what we’re all about. Just don’t judge – because we’re a total mess! More About Us

    Footer

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube

    Privacy Policy · Shop Policy

    Copyright © 2025 / This Mess Is Ours
    Lunch Monsters is a TM of This Mess Is Ours.