Chunky Homemade Applesauce

Ingredients

Servings

4 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16

US / METRIC

14 1/2 cups

Apples

3 Tbsp

Unsalted Butter

1/3 cup

Brown Sugar , lightly packed

or Dark Brown Sugar

to taste

Ground Cinnamon

(optional)

Cooking Instructions

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Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Wash, peel, core the Apples (14 1/2 cups) . Cut apples into 1-inch chunks.

Step 3

Cut the Unsalted Butter (3 Tbsp) into 1/4-inch chunks.

Step 4

Place the apples in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Scatter the Brown Sugar (1/3 cup) and chunks of butter evenly over top.

Step 5

Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, tossing once halfway through, until the apples are very tender.

Step 6

Mash the apples with a potato masher or fork. Taste the apples. If the applesauce is too tart, add more brown sugar little by little until the flavors are balanced

Step 7

Sprinkle some Ground Cinnamon (to taste) , and enjoy! The applesauce can be frozen in an airtight container for up to 3 months.