How to Make German Applesauce (Apfelmus)
Have never tried making your own applesauce at home? It is sooo easy! This quick German Applesauce (also known as Apfelmus) will surely become your go-to homemade applesauce recipe! Serve it with your favorite pancakes, or simply enjoy with a piece of toast for your next snack! (VIDEO ABOVE)
Servings: 12
Calories: 55kcal
Equipment
- Medium-Sized Saucepan
Ingredients
- 1 kg apples
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 pc cinnamon stick
Instructions
PREPARING THE APPLES:
- Peel, core and chop the apples into small bits.
- Keep the sizes equal to cook them all at the same time.
COOKING THE CINNAMON APPLESAUCE:
- Place chopped apples in a medium-sized saucepan. Add lemon juice, sugar, cinnamon stick, and 5 tbsp water. Mix to combine. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil.
- Lower the heat and continue cooking until apples turned soft. Mix occasionally. It generally takes 15 to 20 minutes.
- Remove cinnamon stick and take the saucepan off the heat. Set aside to cool down.
PUREEING HOMEMADE APPLESAUCE:
- Once the applesauce has cooled down, use a food processor or a blender to puree it.
- You don't have to puree the apples until they become smooth. If you like it with chunks, then leave some. Stop when you reach your desired texture for the applesauce.
SERVING & STORING APFELMUS:
- Transfer some into a serving bowl for immediate use.
- As for later use, pour the sauce into a sterilized mason jar and refrigerate.
Video
Notes
- This recipe makes about two cups of cinnamon applesauce.
- Chop the apples in equal, small size to cook them all at the same time.
- Make sure the apples have cooled enough before you start pureeing in a blender or food processor
- For later use, store your homemade applesauce jar in the refrigerator for no more than a week.
Nutrition
Calories: 55kcal