Description
Learn how to can applesauce with this simple, step-by-step guide. Preserve the taste of fresh apples for year-round enjoyment. Perfect for beginners and home cooks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 peck of apples (about 20–24 medium apples)
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup sugar (optional, adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Wash apples thoroughly. Peel, core, and slice them.
- Place sliced apples in a large pot with water.
- Cook over medium heat until apples are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Mash or puree the cooked apples to your desired consistency.
- If using, stir in sugar and spices.
- Prepare canning jars and lids according to manufacturer’s instructions.
- Ladle hot applesauce into hot jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace.
- Wipe jar rims clean and place lids on jars. Screw on bands fingertip tight.
- Process jars in a boiling water bath for 20 minutes (adjust for altitude).
- Remove jars from the canner and let them cool on a towel-lined counter for 12-24 hours.
- Check seals. Store sealed jars in a cool, dark place.
Notes
- Choose firm, ripe apples like Fuji, Gala, or Honeycrisp for best results.
- Adjust sugar and spices to your preference.
- Ensure your canning equipment is clean and sterilized.
- Follow proper canning safety guidelines to prevent spoilage.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Preserves
- Method: Water Bath Canning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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