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Flavor Bomb Stovetop Applesauce | No Sugar Added

August 26, 2019 • Fall, Food, Recipes, Seasonal

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Flavorful, no sugar added stovetop applesauce recipe and instructions.
Flavorful, no sugar added stovetop applesauce recipe and instructions.
Flavorful, no sugar added stovetop applesauce recipe and instructions.
Flavorful, no sugar added stovetop applesauce recipe and instructions.

Experience the wonderful flavors and smells of Fall in your home by making this flavorful, no sugar added Stovetop Applesauce Recipe.  It’s like potpourri you can eat!

Flavorful, no sugar added stovetop applesauce recipe and instructions.

This old fashioned applesauce recipe is less of a recipe, and more of an experience to be honest. It’s a reminder to embrace the smells and joy of the fall season. 

Making applesauce in our home for the smells and flavors of Fall.

You will love this applesauce recipe so much you may want to eat it all up right away. Or, you can freeze it for later. Try topping some homemade granola with it. 

Flavorful, no sugar added stovetop applesauce recipe and instructions.
Flavorful, no sugar added stovetop applesauce recipe and instructions.

Even living in our RV full time with a family of 6 was not going to stop us from enjoying this early Fall tradition.  In fact, I think it made it even better.  

Making applesauce in our home for the smells and flavors of Fall.

The smell of the apples and spices simmering on our little stovetop infused our entire home with the most glorious cozy smell.  Easy to do when you live in under 200 square feet.

Making applesauce in our home for the smells and flavors of Fall.

Each child had their part in making the applesauce recipe, though the boy claimed his only job was going to be to eat it.  I was ok with that!

Making applesauce in our home for the smells and flavors of Fall.

I took turns with my 13 year old daughter to capture some of the sweet treasured moments of us enjoying one of our favorite traditions, even in our RV.  I think I have a little photographer in the making!

Making applesauce in our home for the smells and flavors of Fall.

I’m not going to sugar coat the RV life.  It is not for the faint of heart and truth be told – I am so over it.  But I’m hoping to make plenty of good memories with the time we have left so we will remember this time fondly – no matter the challenges. 

Making applesauce in our home for the smells and flavors of Fall.

If you are new here, find out why we are living in an RV and all about our home building experience so far. You can also catch the RV renovation finished tour here.

When we stopped by the farmers market and found loads of beautiful apples, I knew cooking up some applesauce would be something we all would enjoy together.

Flavorful, no sugar added stovetop applesauce recipe and instructions.

My Instant Pot lovin’ sister Marci had a nice giggle when I told her I was making stovetop applesauce.  She reminded me it would be soooo much easier in the pressure cooker.  

But I knew it wasn’t the end result I was going after.  I wanted the smell to last all day, not minutes. I wanted to experience the slow simmer of tender apples and spices slowly releasing their yummy smell into the air.  I wanted to watch as they mixed and went from crisp to blender-ready-tender. I wanted my kids to experience it all!

Making applesauce in our home for the smells and flavors of Fall.

You can grab our Instant Pot cookbook “Master the Electric Pressure Cooker” to find our favorite Instant Pot applesauce recipe, which is so great for making loads of applesauce quick and handy.   (This post contains affiliate links)

But if you are after a Fall experience that will include all your senses, follow my simple steps for flavorful, no sugar added Stovetop Applesauce.

Making old fashioned applesauce on the stovetop can be summed up in a few words – simmer until tender and blend or mash up.

But I have some tips for you to really bring the flavors home!

*Print recipe down below.

STEP 1:  Peel, Slice and Core Apples

Start by slicing your apples all about the same thickness.  Using a tool like a “apple-peeler-corer-slicer” is a major time saver and does a wonderful job at preserving as much apple as possible.

Flavorful, no sugar added stovetop applesauce recipe and instructions.

The kids love this job!

Add your sliced apples to the pot, as full as you desire.

STEP 2:  Add Water or Apple Juice to Pot

Then you’ll add about ¼ – ½ cups of water to the pot.  If you happen to have apple juice around, this makes a wonderful substitute for water.  It will help keep a potent apple flavor for your end result.

Flavorful, no sugar added stovetop applesauce recipe and instructions.

This may not seem like enough liquid, but as those apples start to cook, their juices will release and provide you with enough liquid to prevent burning.  If at any time you see the liquid start to dissipate, add a little more water or apple juice.

STEP 3:  Add spices

We love to throw in a few full cinnamon sticks to the pot to infuse the flavor to the max!  I even added a couple of pieces of whole Allspice. We also grated whole nutmeg into the pot, as we find the flavor to be even more rich.  You can preserve some spices after cooking to determine if your masterpiece needs just a bit more.

STEP 4:  Let apples simmer until fork tender

This is where the magic happens!  Bring the apples to a slow simmer and stir occasionally.  They will reduce in size and release their juices.

Flavorful, no sugar added stovetop applesauce recipe and instructions.

When the apples are fork tender, you can remove them from heat.  This took us about 20 minutes.

STEP 5:  Remove whole spices

If you added allspice or cinnamon sticks, remove them before blending.

STEP 6:  Blend

Transfer your apples to a blender.  You might also prefer to hand mash in the pot or use an immersion blender.  We like it really smooth because I use it in baking a lot, so I prefer a blender. 

Flavorful, no sugar added stovetop applesauce recipe and instructions.

You’ll blend it up until you receive your desired consistency. Some like it chunky and some like it smooth! You don’t need to spend loads of money on a blender. We have loved our KitchenAid blender for years, and it does a great job.

Blended up apples for applesauce

You can also add more ground spices, if it is too your liking. Like I said, this isn’t an exact recipe, so have fun with it!

Flavorful, no sugar added stovetop applesauce recipe and instructions.

STEP 7:  Bottle it up!

If you don’t eat it all right up (which is a really nice thing to do together), place it in jars or containers.  I love to freeze some to use for later, or keep it in small containers in the fridge for the kids to add to their lunches or for after school snacks.

Flavorful, no sugar added stovetop applesauce recipe and instructions.

That’s really as simple as stovetop applesauce is!  You can certainly add some sugar while cooking, but we find apples are plenty sweet on their own and enjoy it without any added sugar.

I hope you enjoyed this post, and I hope it reminded you to pull out your favorite Fall time recipe to ring in the new season!  I encourage you to try this easy stovetop applesauce recipe (or experience), and let me know how you enjoyed it! I’d love to hear what you enjoy making in the Fall time to enjoy the taste and smells of the season.

Flavorful, no sugar added stovetop applesauce recipe and instructions.

You might also enjoy some of my other Fall recipes.  A favorite around here is my Whole Wheat Pumpkin Crepes and our Healthy Pumpkin Dip.

I’m so excited to share that this recipe is part of a blogger collaboration with incredibly talented home and lifestyle bloggers.  Our apple recipes kick of the series called “Tastes of the Season”. You won’t believe the amazing recipes and images from this Apple themed collection!  Looks like I need to go get me some more apples!

Big thanks to Kristen from Ella Claire for bringing us all together to share!  Which one looks irresistible to you?! Sign up for my updates so you don’t miss the rest of the series.  Pumpkin is up next!!

TASTES OF THE SEASON SERIES | APPLES RECIPES

Apple Streusel Muffins by Ella Claire & Co. | Puff Pastry Apple Strudel by Inspired by Charm | Apple Crumb Pie Bars by Tidy Mom | Stovetop Applesauce by Tidbits | Apple Cheesecake Tart by Rooms for Rent

Gluten/Dairy Free Apple Crisp by Zevy Joy | Apple Pie Chocolate Chip Cookies by Anderson + Grant | Easy Apple Dumpling Dessert by Happy Happy Nester | Gluten Free Apple Fritters by Home Made Lovely | Sheet Pan Apple Crumble by My Sweet Savannah

Salted Caramel Apple Tart by Shabby Fu Fu | Cinnamon Apple Bread by Julie Blanner | Apple Blackberry Waffles by French Country Cottage | Sugar Free Apple Butter by Farmhouse on Boone | Puff Pastry Apple Pie by Jenna Kate at Home

Apple Walnut Bread by On Sutton Place | Apple Cake with Homemade Caramel Sauce by Town and Country Living | Mini Apple Pies by My 100 Year Old Home | Apple Scones by Boxwood Avenue

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Stovetop Applesauce | No Sugar Added

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Experience the wonderful flavors and smells of Fall in your home by making this flavorful, no sugar added Stovetop Applesauce.  It’s like potpourri you can eat!

  • Author: www.tidbits-cami.com
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • Apples
  • Cinnamon (optional)
  • Nutmeg whole or ground (optional)
  • Allspice whole or ground (optional)
  • Applejuice or water

Instructions

STEP 1:  Peel, Slice and Core Apples

Start by slicing your apples all about the same thickness.  Using a tool like a “apple-peeler-corer-slicer” is a major time saver and does a wonderful job at preserving as much apple as possible.

The kids love this job!

Add your slice apples to the pot, as full as you desire.

STEP 2:  Add Water or Apple Juice to Pot

Then you’ll add about ¼ – ½ cups of water to the pot.  If you happen to have apple juice around, this makes a wonderful substitute for water.  It will help keep a potent apple flavor for your end result.

This may not seem like enough liquid, but as those apples start to cook, their juices will release and provide you with enough liquid to prevent burning.  If at any time you see the liquid start to dissipate, add a little more water or apple juice.

STEP 3:  Add spices

We love to throw in a few full cinnamon sticks to the pot to infuse the flavor to the max!  I even added a couple of pieces of whole Allspice. We also grated whole nutmeg into the pot, as we find the flavor to be even more rich.  You can preserve some spices for after cooking to determine if your masterpiece needs just a bit more.

STEP 4:  Let apples simmer until fork tender

This is where the magic happens!  Bring the apples to a slow simmer and stir occasionally.  They will reduce in size and release their juices. When the apples are fork tender, you can remove from heat.  This took us about 20 minutes.

STEP 5:  Remove whole spices

If you added allspice or cinnamon sticks, remove them before blending

STEP 6:  Blend

Transfer your apples to a blender.  You might also prefer to hand mash in the pot or use an immersion blender.  We like it really smooth because I use it in baking a lot, so I prefer a blender.  You’ll blend it up until you receive your desired consistency. Some like it chunky and some like it smooth!

STEP 7:  Bottle it up!

If you don’t eat it all right up (which is a really nice thing to do together), place it in jars or containers.  I love to freeze some to use for later, or keep it in small containers in the fridge for the kids to add to their lunches or for after school snacks.

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  1. Tammy says

    October 5, 2019

    I love making homemade applesauce, I’ve found a good blend of 3-4 different apple tartnesses make some amazing sugar free sauce.

    If you like a pretty color use pink lady and leave the peels in blend or run through a food mill later.

    Reply
  2. Lori says

    September 17, 2019

    Wow! I made this applesauce just now. I am loving it. I bought a peck of apples and apple cider yesterday. This was a perfect time to make it. I added a little honey as my apples were really tart. Thanks for sharing. Lori

    Reply
  3. Jennifer says

    September 15, 2019

    Thanks for the post. It looks great and is good for health

    Reply
  4. Shannon Acheson says

    September 9, 2019

    These look so good! And healthy at the same time!!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  5. Filip says

    September 1, 2019

    Hi Cami, thank for sharing this recipe. I will definitely try it soon. looks delicious!

    Reply
  6. Debbie says

    August 29, 2019

    Thanks for this – I can’t wait to make some!
    I really like those jars with the wooden lids and all the ones I’ve seen are very expensive. Would you share where you found yours?
    Thank you!

    Reply
    • camitidbits says

      September 3, 2019

      I’d be happy to share! I found them cruising the aisles of Hobby Lobby. They are so darling and were very inexpensive – comparatively. Hope you can find them!

      Reply
  7. Cecilia says

    August 29, 2019

    Yummmm….I can just smell it! How lovely to find fresh apples – not something that grows here. Still nice organic apples from the store would cook up nice! I’ll have to try it.
    How’s the house coming along? Hope you’ll share your progress on that soon. Have a wonderful rest of the week!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • camitidbits says

      September 3, 2019

      So good to hear from you Cecilia! It kinda makes me sad you don’t have fresh apples. They are delightful and so potent! The house is coming along much slower than we hoped, but I’m hoping to have some updates to share throughout this month. Summer with the kids and RV life took EVERYTHING I had! Thanks for hanging with me through it all!

      Reply
  8. Marlene Stephenson says

    August 27, 2019

    I love that you include your children when making applesauce, that’s exactly how i learned with my sister. I love apple butter too, well actually almost anything made with apples. Have a great day, am anxious to hear how thing are going.

    Reply
    • camitidbits says

      September 3, 2019

      I have to agree Marlene! And now you have me wanting to make apple butter! Yum!

      Reply

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