Name: Homemade Strawberry Applesauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 8 cups peeled (chopped apples); 4 cups fresh or frozen strawberries; 1/2 cup water (or 1 cup for thinner consistency); 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Fresh, homemade Strawberry Applesauce – made with just 5 ingredients! This sauce has a smooth, velvety texture and deliciously sweet strawberry flavor. Perfect for snacking… and it doubles as dessert!

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

Mmmm… Homemade Applesauce. Growing up, we had big apple trees in our front yard, and every year my mom would make a big batch of applesauce with the fruit from the trees. It was one of those things I always looked forward to, and one of those things I still love to this day!

There’s just something about it that’s entirely different than buying it from the store. Because homemade applesauce is thick and creamy and… dare I say… decadent! And if you’ve never tried it? Well, you’re missing out.

We love having it as a snack, and it’s especially delicious warmed up and sprinkled with cinnamon. Plus, it makes the perfect homemade gift! A delicious, nostalgic recipe everyone will love!

what you’ll need for this recipe

Apples – This recipe uses 8 cups of peeled, chopped apples. You can use any variety of apples you have on hand. If you have a choice, I like using a combination of sweet (like Honeycrisp, Gala, or Fuji) and sour (like Granny Smith or Braeburn) apples for the most complex flavor.

Strawberries – In addition to the apples, I also added 4 cups of strawberries. You can feel free to use either fresh or frozen, and you can also use a combination of berries, including strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries.

Sugar – I added 1/2 cup of granulated sugar for extra sweetness. You can adjust the amount according to taste OR feel free to omit it for a “no sugar added” applesauce.

Water – I also added 1/2 cup of water for consistency. You can add more water for a thinner sauce and/or substitute apple juice or white grape juice for the water.

Cinnamon – Finally, I added 1 teaspoon of cinnamon for extra flavor and depth. You can substitute apple pie spice or add additional spices, such as ground ginger, nutmeg or allspice.

how to make strawberry applesauce

Combine all the ingredients. In a large saucepan, combine all the ingredients and bring them to a boil.

Simmer until fruit is tender. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 mintues or until the fruit is soft and you’re able to mash it easily with a potato masher.

Cool slightly. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.

Blend until smooth. Transfer the applesauce to a blender and blend to desired consistency. *For a chunky applesauce, feel free to skip this step and use a potato masher instead.

pro tip

Applesauce is a great way to use up apples that are imperfect or past their prime. Just be sure to cut out any bruises or bad spots, and don’t use apples that smell like they’re starting to ferment.

Recipe Variations

Use any variety or combination of apples
Use a combination of apples and pears
Use a combination of berries, including strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and/or blueberries
Omit the sugar for a less sweet applesauce
Substitute honey or agave for the sugar
Substitute apple juice or white grape juice for the water
Substitute apple pie spice for the cinnamon
Add a squeeze of lemon juice
Leave the skins on the apples for texture and flavor
Use a potato masher instead of a blender for a chunky texture