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Homemade Strawberry Applesauce

Published: Feb 3, 2014 · Modified: Jul 3, 2019 by Cathy Trochelman · 14 Comments

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Fresh, Homemade Strawberry Applesauce is made with just 5 ingredients and makes a delicious quick snack. This healthy treat can be wrapped up and given away for Valentine’s Day!

Homemade Strawberry Applesauce is made with just 5 ingredients and makes a delicious quick snack. Happy Monday, my friends! Can you believe it’s already February 3rd!? It feels like January flew by….and now Valentine’s Day is just 11 days away! We love holidays around here, and especially smaller holidays like Valentine’s Day. There is something so refreshing about having a reason to celebrate…..without all the stress of gift giving! Instead, we can focus on having fun baking, crafting, decorating, making and giving simple valentines, having a nice family dinner, and indulging in way too much CHOCOLATE!!

Homemade Strawberry Applesauce is made with just 5 ingredients and makes a delicious quick snack.

Of course, when you grow up like I did, holidays just aren’t holidays without ANY presents……(my mom STILL gives us little Valentine’s Day gifts!)……so you better believe there will be some presents exchanged. The girls will each wake up to a special little something waiting for them at the breakfast table, Jorden and I will get each other something small, grandmas and grandpas will be surprised by something handmade by the girls, and we’ll definitely remember our neighbors and teachers with a fun little (edible) gift!

Homemade Strawberry Applesauce is made with just 5 ingredients and makes a delicious quick snack. Homemade Strawberry Applesauce – A delicious gift

I know Valentine’s Day is usually about chocolate….(and don’t worry – there will definitely be plenty of that to go around)….but this year I’m thinking about Strawberry Applesauce! It’s sweet, delicious, PINK, and so easy to make and package up as a little gift! With one or two batches, you could have everyone covered….and maybe even a little left over for yourself. Which is good, because there’s no way your kids will see this going out the door without wanting (or demanding) some for themselves!! And it’s something you can feel GREAT about giving them.

Homemade Strawberry Applesauce is made with just 5 ingredients and makes a delicious quick snack.

What about you? What do you love about Valentine’s Day? What do to make it feel special? And what are your favorite gifts to give??

Homemade Strawberry Applesauce is made with just 5 ingredients and makes a delicious quick snack.

 

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Homemade Strawberry Applesauce

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Author Cathy Trochelman

Ingredients

  • 8 c. peeled chopped apples
  • 4 c. fresh or frozen strawberries
  • 1/2 c. water or 1 c. for thinner consistency
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan and bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes or until fruit is soft and you are able to mash it with a potato masher.
  3. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
  4. Transfer applesauce to a blender and blend until smooth.

 *I originally shared this recipe at The 36th Avenue.

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  1. gilina says

    February 03, 2014 at 9:31 am

    looks so delicious and healthy. even i don’t have boyfriend but I feel so happy cause valentine’s day makes everywhere will be pink! 😉

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  2. Betty Daniels says

    February 03, 2014 at 9:51 am

    This looks so pretty, and I know it is delicious.
    Happy Valentine’s Day to you and your family.

    Reply
  3. Jessica says

    February 03, 2014 at 3:43 pm

    I love this idea for something a little different for a teacher or friend! As always, super cute idea Cathy! Love it!

    Reply
  4. Vanessa says

    February 03, 2014 at 8:01 pm

    That looks delicious! Growing up my mother would always give up a bar of chocolate or something small for Valentines day. I do the same for my son. We usually go out to dinner or get take takeout. It’s pretty low key for us.

    Reply
  5. Tonia says

    February 06, 2014 at 9:47 am

    I’ve never made applesauce because I never realized how easy it is! Wow!

    Reply
  6. Kelly @ Mostly Homemade Mom says

    February 06, 2014 at 8:23 pm

    Oh my goodness Cathy, my kids LOVE strawberry applesauce from the store – I’ll have to try this version, it looks so good!!

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  7. cathy says

    February 12, 2014 at 9:10 am

    love this idea! Love that it contains none of the artificial sweeteners that store bought strawberry applesauce contains! Checking this out row ducks n a row link party and I pinned this!
    Cathy

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  8. Laura @ Lauras Baking Talent says

    February 16, 2014 at 7:24 pm

    Love how easy this applesauce looks to make… and I bet it is super yummy! Thanks for sharing 🙂

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  9. Marti says

    February 19, 2014 at 9:03 pm

    This looks delicious! I haven’t made homemade applesauce yet….but this sounds easy enough. I’ll have to try it out! Thank you for sharing it…Pinned! 🙂

    Marti

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  10. Marti says

    February 22, 2014 at 3:46 pm

    Hi there! Congratulations! This was most viewed last week! You can see your feature here…http://sewlicioushomedecor.com/saturday-showlicious-craft-recipe-showcase-4. Thanks for sharing it with us, we loved it! 🙂

    Marti

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  11. Margie says

    June 28, 2014 at 12:37 pm

    Really looks good, but I would use Sugar in the raw, it is Gluten Free. I would just make it all the time not just for Valentines day.

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  12. Avianti says

    October 23, 2014 at 1:49 pm

    this looks delicious!! I’ve never mixed applesauce with strawberries!

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  13. Jhoei says

    February 25, 2019 at 3:53 pm

    4 stars
    This looks good. Perfect gift not only for Valentine’s Day but for any occasion.

    Reply
    • Cathy Trochelman says

      March 04, 2019 at 7:00 am

      I agree! Thanks so much!

      Reply

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