Homemade Strawberry Applesauce

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!

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 20

Servings:

Calories: 114kcal

Author: Cathy Trochelman

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

Instructions

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

Notes

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

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