Sugar Free Applesauce

5 from 1 vote

This unsweetened sugar free applesauce is an incredibly easy and healthy snack. You'll love this lightly spiced, no-peel recipe!

Prep Time5

Cook Time35

Course: Condiment, Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 71kcal

Author: Briana

12 medium apples, cored and cut into chunks (choose your favorite, we used honeycrisp, gala and Jonagold)
12 ounces water
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
1.5 teaspoons cinnamon (optional and to taste, this amount creates a very lightly spiced applesauce)
2 tablespoons lemon juice (about 1 lemon, and optional, to preserve freshness)

Add apple pieces to a stock pot or dutch oven with water, salt, and cinnamon. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer immediately, cover with a lid and leave slightly ajar for steam to escape. Simmer for 30 minutes or until apple pieces are soft enough to mash with a wooden spoon.
Add fresh lemon juice, and mash apple pieces until the desired consistency is reached. You can use a potato masher, an immersion blender, or a regular blender to create your desired texture.
Adjust seasonings to taste, and enjoy warm or chilled.
Store in the fridge in an airtight container and enjoy within 10-12 days.

Use your favorite variety of apples. We chose sweeter apples, like Honeycrisp, gala, and Jonagold. More tart varieties like granny smith may require a touch of sweetness, like maple syrup, brown sugar, or a sugar replacement to taste.
No peeling is required for this recipe, but you can peel the apples if you like. Please note this will impact the micronutrient profile, as well as fiber content and flavor.
If making this recipe for the first time, start with a lesser amount of cinnamon and add more to taste.
Lemon juice is optional and can help preserve the freshness of this recipe.
Please view the body of this post for more detailed instructions on substitutions and variations.