Ingredients
Fruits and Vegetables
- 6 apples, cored and roughly chopped (skins on for extra fiber or peeled if preferred)
- 2 large carrots, roughly chopped
- 2 cups cubed butternut squash (fresh or frozen)
Other Ingredients
- Juice of 1/2 a lemon
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Place the chopped apples, carrots, butternut squash, lemon juice, ground cinnamon, and water into a large pot. Stir well to mix all the ingredients evenly.
- Bring to Boil: Cover the pot and bring the mixture to a boil over high heat to start the cooking process and soften the ingredients.
- Simmer until Tender: Reduce the heat to a simmer, keep the pot covered, and let cook for 15-20 minutes. The fruits and vegetables should become tender and easily pierced with a fork.
- Puree the Sauce: Use an immersion blender to puree the cooked mixture to your desired consistency. If you don’t have an immersion blender, allow the mixture to cool slightly and puree in a standard blender. For a chunkier texture, use a potato masher instead.
- Serve or Store: Enjoy the applesauce warm or cool it completely before transferring to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for several months.
Notes
- You can peel the apples if you prefer a smoother texture, but keeping the skins adds fiber and nutrients.
- Frozen butternut squash works just as well as fresh and can save prep time.
- Adjust the amount of water to achieve your preferred applesauce thickness.
- For a sweeter sauce, add a small amount of honey or maple syrup, if desired.
- This applesauce can be used as a topping for oatmeal, yogurt, or as a substitute for oil in baking recipes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Sauce/Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
