Vanilla Applesauce
Vanilla Applesauce
Homemade applesauce always feels like a magic trick to us: with a little time and heat, crunchy apples turn into a silky, spoonable snack or dessert! Thanks to the cinnamon and vanilla, this version smells especially great while it’s cooking.
kitchen gear
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife (adult needed)
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Medium-sized pot with lid
- Pot holders
- Wooden spoon
- Potato masher (if you have one)
Ingredients
- 7 apples, scrubbed, cored, and sliced, then chopped
- 1⁄2 cup water, apple juice, or apple cider
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Put all the ingredients in the pot, put the pot on the stove, and turn the heat to low.
- Cover, and cook until the apples are tender and the liquid has been absorbed, about 35 minutes. Stir the mixture occasionally as it cooks, to make sure it’s not sticking to the bottom of the pot. Using the potholders, set aside and cool for 10 minutes.
- Stir and mash until chunky or smooth, depending on how you like it.
- Eat right away or cover and refrigerate up to 5 days.