Best 20 Applesauce Recipes

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Indulge in the comforting goodness of homemade applesauce, a culinary delight that has been enjoyed for centuries. This versatile treat is a symphony of flavors, offering both sweet and tangy notes that dance on your palate. Whether you prefer a smooth and velvety texture or a chunky rustic charm, our curated collection of recipes caters to every taste and preference. Experience the classic allure of traditional applesauce, where the natural sweetness of apples takes center stage. Dive into the aromatic embrace of spiced applesauce, where cinnamon, nutmeg, and a hint of ginger create a heartwarming blend that fills your kitchen with festive cheer. For a unique twist, explore the tantalizing flavors of maple-brown sugar applesauce, where the rich sweetness of maple syrup and the deep caramel notes of brown sugar elevate the apple's natural charm. And for those seeking a healthier alternative, discover the guilt-free pleasure of sugar-free applesauce, where the natural sweetness of apples shines through without compromising on taste. No matter your preference, our comprehensive guide to applesauce recipes ensures a delightful culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

THE BEST HOMEMADE APPLESAUCE



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After tasting the pure apple flavor of this homemade sauce, you just might never go back to the store-bought kind. Supermarket applesauce can be loaded with added sweeteners and flavorings. We use only a little sugar, plus lemon juice, salt and cinnamon, providing a balanced flavor and the perfect amount of sweetness.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     condiment

Time 1h35m

Yield about 5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 pounds assorted apples, such as Golden Delicious, Gala, Honeycrisp or McIntosh (about 8), peeled, cored and chopped
1/4 cup sugar
Kosher salt
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Combine the apples, sugar, 1 cup water and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large pot. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and cook until the apples are very soft, 18 to 20 minutes.
  • Stir in the lemon juice and cinnamon. Let cool for 5 minutes or so, then transfer the apple mixture to a blender, filling no more than halfway. Remove the center cap from the lid and place it on the blender. Cover the lid with a folded kitchen towel to catch splatters and pulse until smooth. Alternatively, puree in the pan with an immersion blender.
  • Transfer the applesauce to a bowl and refrigerate until cool, about 1 hour. Store leftover applesauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

GRANDMA'S APPLESAUCE CAKE



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This moist applesauce cake recipe is a treasured heirloom passed down from my Grandma Stuit, who cooked for a family of 13 during the Depression. At reunions, it's the first dessert gone...including the crumbs! -Joanie Jager, Lynden, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup raisins
1 cup hot water
1/2 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
1 large egg
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon each ground cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg
1-1/2 cups applesauce
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

  • Place raisins and hot water in a small bowl; set aside. , In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and spices; add to creamed mixture alternately with applesauce and water. Drain raisins; fold into batter with the walnuts. , Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 300° for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Place pan on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired. Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 237mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

APPLESAUCE



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An easy, quick applesauce recipe. I have doubled it and canned it so we always have some on hand. My family loves it.

Provided by JACKSWIFE

Categories     Side Dish     Applesauce Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 cups apples - peeled, cored and chopped
¾ cup water
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
½ cup white sugar

Steps:

  • In a 2 quart saucepan over medium heat, combine apples, water, cinnamon, and cloves. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes. Stir in sugar, and simmer 5 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.6 calories, Carbohydrate 51 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 2 mg, Sugar 44.5 g

APPLESAUCE MUFFINS



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These applesauce muffins are so popular at the restaurant I own that I had the recipe printed up on a card to share with guests. -Linda Williams, LaFayette, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 35m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups applesauce
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup chopped walnuts, optional
Cinnamon-sugar, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Stir in applesauce. Combine flour, baking soda and spices; stir into creamed mixture. If desired, fold in nuts. , Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake until a toothpick comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. If desired, sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 120mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

APPLESAUCE PORK CHOPS



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Pork chops with applesauce glaze.

Provided by Shelli

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Chop Recipes     Baked

Time 1h

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon butter
¼ cup chopped onion
1 apple - peeled, cored, and sliced
2 (1/2-inch thick) pork chops
¾ cup applesauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
½ teaspoon ground mustard
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and apple slices in the melted butter until tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer onion and apple to a bowl.
  • Place pork chops in the same skillet; cook over medium heat until pork chops are browned on both sides, about 5 minutes per side.
  • Mix applesauce, brown sugar, mustard, and cinnamon into onion and apple mixture.
  • Place pork chops in a 9x9-inch baking dish; season with salt and black pepper. Spoon applesauce mixture over pork chops; cover dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until pork chops are no longer pink in the center, about 30 to 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399.4 calories, Carbohydrate 35.6 g, Cholesterol 78.4 mg, Fat 18.2 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 24.4 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 674.2 mg, Sugar 30.4 g

APPLESAUCE (FOR CANNING)



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This is another from the Ball Blue Book. Posted in response to a request. The cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice are to taste. Thus no exact measurements.

Provided by JillAZ

Categories     Sauces

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 quart

Number Of Ingredients 2

3 lbs apples
water

Steps:

  • Peel, core and quarter apples.
  • You will need 3 to 3-1/2 pounds per quart of applesauce.
  • Place in large saucepot.
  • Cook apples with just enough water so they don't stick.
  • Cook over medium heat until soft.
  • Puree in food processor or food mill until smooth.
  • Return to pan and bring to a boil.
  • You may add sugar if desired.
  • Taste to see how sweet the apples are.
  • You can also add cinnamon, nutmeg or allspice the last 5 minutes of cooking time.
  • Keep applesauce boiling and ladle hot sauce into hot jars leaving 1/2 inch headspace.
  • Remove air bubbles and adjust two piece caps.
  • Process pints and quarts for 20 minutes in a boiling water canner.
  • If you like chunky sauce, only puree half of the apples and crush the other half with a potato masher.
  • Prep time is an estimate as it depends on how many quarts of sauce you are preparing.

SPICED APPLESAUCE BREAD



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With applesauce and spices, this bread is moist, delicious and great in lunch boxes. I also like it spread with cream cheese or peanut butter.

Provided by LOUISE

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ¼ cups applesauce
1 cup white sugar
½ cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
3 tablespoons milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  • In a large bowl, combine the applesauce, sugar, oil, eggs and milk; beat well. Sift in the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and salt; stir until smooth. Fold in the pecans. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.2 calories, Carbohydrate 36.6 g, Cholesterol 31.3 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 187.8 mg, Sugar 19.7 g

SLOW-COOKED APPLESAUCE



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My sweet and chunky applesauce is a perfect snack or side dish with your favorite entree. Because it's prepared in the slow cooker, you can fix it and forget it before you and the family head out for some fun. -Susanne Wasson, Montgomery, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 6h20m

Yield 12 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 pounds apples (about 18 medium), peeled and sliced
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the apples, sugar, water, salt and cinnamon. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until tender. , Turn off heat; stir in butter and vanilla. Mash if desired. Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 112mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges

QUICK HOMEMADE APPLESAUCE - NO SUGAR ADDED



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A quick, easy homemade applesauce recipe that I served with potato latkes this year. It has no added sugar, which makes it a better option for diabetics and low-carb people and others who avoid cane sugar. But if you prefer a sweeter sauce, add 1/2 cup of sugar. I recommend using 1/2 sweet apples (I like Braeburn) and 1/2 tart apples (Granny Smith, for example). Don't leave out the salt, it's a necessary ingredient for a good applesauce!

Provided by Whats Cooking

Categories     Sauces

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 lbs apples
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 pinch nutmeg
1 1/2 cups water
2 thin lemon slices
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Peel and core apples (I prefer to leave the skin on a few of them because I like the taste and texture). Cut apples into approximately 1 inch cubes.
  • Add all ingredients to pot, and turn heat on high. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20 minutes or until the apples have softened significantly.
  • Stir frequently, making sure that the apples are not sticking to the bottom of the pot. Add more water if necessary. Remove lemon slices.
  • Mash with a potato masher or use a food mill for a smoother consistency. Serve warm or at room temperature.

CHUNKY APPLESAUCE



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There's just something extra special about a homemade applesauce recipe like this one. This simple dish is tart and not too sweet. It makes the perfect side, especially with pork chops or a pork roast. -Deborah Amrine, Grand Haven, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield about 3-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 cups chopped peeled tart apples (about 3-1/2 pounds)
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, combine apples, brown sugar and cinnamon. Cover and cook over medium-low heat 30-40 minutes or until apples are tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Mash apples slightly if desired. Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 7mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

SARAH'S APPLESAUCE



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This applesauce is delicious! I make it for my younger brother all the time and he loves it - and he hates canned applesauce!

Provided by PHATCAT

Categories     Side Dish     Applesauce Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 apples - peeled, cored and chopped
¾ cup water
¼ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine apples, water, sugar, and cinnamon. Cover, and cook over medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes, or until apples are soft. Allow to cool, then mash with a fork or potato masher.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.8 calories, Carbohydrate 31.8 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 2.7 mg, Sugar 26.8 g

APPLESAUCE BREAD



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I make this applesauce bread recipe with plump raisins and crunchy nuts. My kids love a slice in their lunch box or as a snack after school. - Tracey Jo Schley, Sherburn, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 loaf.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/3 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1-1/4 cups applesauce
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add the egg and applesauce; mix well. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, nutmeg and cloves. Stir into creamed mixture just until moistened. Fold in raisins and nuts. , Pour into a greased 8x4-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 189mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

APPLESAUCE BARS



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Moist and spicy bar cookies with frosting. An easy and quick after school snack. Also goes great at carry-ins and bake sales. You can also just sprinkle with confectioners sugar instead of frosting.

Provided by Debbie Borsick

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 12

¼ cup butter or margarine, softened
⅔ cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 cup applesauce
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons margarine, melted
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the butter, brown sugar and egg until smooth. Stir in applesauce. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and pumpkin pie spice; stir into the applesauce mixture until well blended. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are golden. Cool in the pan over a wire rack.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the confectioners' sugar and margarine. Stir in vanilla and milk until smooth. Spread over cooled bars before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.3 calories, Carbohydrate 22.5 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 4.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 162.4 mg, Sugar 17.3 g

APPLESAUCE CAKE



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In our house "certain members" (I'm not naming names) eat everything with a side of applesauce. Pork chops, eggs, steak, pancakes, everything. So we have many jars and many types. This is from my grandma Elsie, though she calls for shortening instead of butter. How embarrassing!

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
2 cups brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/4 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
2 cups applesauce
1/2 cup raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts
Powdered sugar, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, cream the butter. Add the brown sugar and continue mixing. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, and vanilla, then mix until well blended and fluffy.
  • In a separate bowl, sift together the dry ingredients. Add to the creamed mixture alternately with the applesauce. Fold in the raisins and walnuts. Pour batter into a greased and floured loaf or tube pan and bake until firm to the touch, about 40 to 45 minutes. Let cool in the pan, then turn it out, and dust with powdered sugar.

EASY HOMEMADE CHUNKY APPLESAUCE



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Here's a comforting, home-style treat that never loses its appeal. Dish up big bowlfuls and wait for the smiles! -Marilee Cardinal, Burlington, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 5 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

7 medium McIntosh, Empire or other apples (about 3 pounds)
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon almond or vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Peel, core and cut each apple into 8 wedges. Cut each wedge crosswise in half; place in a large saucepan. Add remaining ingredients., Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until desired consistency is reached, 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

BRAN MUFFINS WITH APPLESAUCE



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This is one of my favorite bran muffin recipes, handed down from my mom. I made a few tweaks to make it even healthier. Add some raisins for a touch of sweetness.

Provided by elizabethann

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Whole Wheat Muffin Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ cup brown sugar
½ cup applesauce
¼ cup canola oil
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ teaspoon salt
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup natural wheat bran
3 tablespoons ground flax
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
  • Mix together brown sugar, applesauce, canola oil, egg, vanilla extract, and salt in a large bowl.
  • Mix flour, bran, flax, baking soda, and baking powder in a separate bowl. Add bran mixture to applesauce mixture. Add milk and stir until thoroughly combined. Pour batter into the prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 11 to 13 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.8 calories, Carbohydrate 22.1 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 287.9 mg, Sugar 11.1 g

MOTHER'S APPLESAUCE CAKE



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This is a good old-fashioned applesauce cake. It will fill your house with the spicy fragrance of fall.

Provided by Cathy Brisco

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 3h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
3 teaspoons baking soda
½ cup butter
2 cups packed brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
3 cups unsweetened applesauce
½ cup raisins
½ cup dates, pitted and chopped
1 cup chopped walnuts
½ cup butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease and flour a tube pan.
  • Whisk together flour, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and soda. Set aside.
  • Cream together 1/2 cup butter and 2 cups brown sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Mix in eggs. Add flour mixture into creamed mixture alternately with applesauce, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Stir in the raisins, dates, and walnuts. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven until a tester inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, about 1 1/2 hours. Cool on wire rack.
  • To make icing, melt 1/2 cup butter or margarine in a small saucepan over low heat; stir in 1 cup brown sugar. Boil for 2 minutes. Stir in milk, and continue to stir until the mixture returns to a boil. Remove from heat, and cool for 5 minutes. Beat in vanilla and confectioners' sugar. Frost cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 525.7 calories, Carbohydrate 90.7 g, Cholesterol 54.1 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 415 mg, Sugar 66.1 g

APPLESAUCE RAISIN CAKE



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This cake is moist and delicious. I am from Washington state and this is my Mother's recipe. Great topped with caramel frosting!

Provided by Sharon Sisson

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup butter
2 cups white sugar
2 eggs
2 ½ cups applesauce
1 ½ cups chopped walnuts
2 cups raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. Mix together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the applesauce. Fold in the walnuts and raisins. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 473.1 calories, Carbohydrate 71.4 g, Cholesterol 53.8 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 252 mg, Sugar 41.5 g

APPLESAUCE-GLAZED PORK CHOPS



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These tasty, tender pork chops and applesauce are packed with sweet, smoky flavor. They're on the table in no time at all, making them perfect for hectic weeknights. -Brenda Campbell, Olympia, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 bone-in pork loin chops (1/2 inch thick and 7 ounces each)
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon barbecue sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place pork chops in a large cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet. Mix remaining ingredients in a small bowl; spoon over chops., Bake, uncovered, until a thermometer reads 145°, 20-25 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 448mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

APPLESAUCE BARS



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These low-cholesterol applesauce bars couldn't be easier to make or better to eat! Applesauce creates a moist texture without the fat of oil, and sweet golden raisins compliment the cinnamon-spice flavor. -Stephanie Bosma, Madison, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 20 bars.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup sugar
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup canola oil
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup golden raisins
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 to 3 tablespoons fat-free milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the sugar, applesauce and oil until well blended. In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, nutmeg and cloves; gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended. Stir in raisins. , Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. , In a small bowl, beat the confectioners' sugar, butter, vanilla and enough milk to achieve a glaze consistency. Spread over warm bars. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 108mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right apples: Use a variety of apples that will give you a balance of sweetness, tartness, and texture. Some good options include Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Braeburn, and Fuji.
  • Peel and core the apples: This is the most time-consuming part of making applesauce, but it's worth it to get a smooth, lump-free sauce. You can use a vegetable peeler or a paring knife to peel the apples, and then use an apple corer to remove the cores.
  • Cook the apples until they are soft: You can do this on the stovetop or in a slow cooker. If you're cooking the apples on the stovetop, bring them to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the apples are soft. If you're using a slow cooker, cook the apples on low for 6-8 hours.
  • Mash the apples: Once the apples are soft, you can mash them with a potato masher or a food processor. If you want a smooth applesauce, you can also strain it through a fine-mesh sieve.
  • Sweeten the applesauce to taste: If you like your applesauce sweet, you can add sugar, honey, or maple syrup to taste. You can also add spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, or ginger for extra flavor.

Conclusion:

Applesauce is a delicious and versatile food that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or dessert. It's a good source of fiber, vitamin C, and potassium, and it's also a low-calorie food. With so many different ways to make applesauce, there's sure to be a recipe that you'll love. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious snack, reach for a bowl of applesauce.

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