Strawberry Applesauce
This Strawberry Applesauce is a kid-approved favorite! Easy to make with fresh fruit, it’s perfect on oatmeal, yogurt, toast, or straight from the spoon. It also works as a sweet side with savory dishes.
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Servings: 10 cups
Calories: 66kcal
Ingredients
- 8 cups peeled cored, and chopped apples
- 3 cups chopped strawberries
- ½ cup water
- ¼ to ½ cup sugar to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Add the apples, strawberries, and water to a large pot and stir to combine.
- Cover and cook over medium heat for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the fruit is very soft and easily pierced with a fork.
- Carefully transfer the cooked fruit and any remaining liquid to a blender, working in batches if needed.
- Blend until completely smooth, then return the applesauce to the pot.
- Stir in the sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon until fully incorporated.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or spice as desired, then cool before serving or storing.
Notes
- For the smoothest consistency, be sure to peel the apples first. Leaving the peels on will result in pieces of apple skin scattered throughout the applesauce.
- If you do not have fresh strawberries, frozen ones will work. There’s no need to thaw them first, but you may need to add a bit more water during cooking.
- The strawberry applesauce can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 7 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 66kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 276mg | Potassium: 429mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 230IU | Vitamin C: 44mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 2mg
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