Hello Friends! Do you have apples starting to turn soft in your fruit bowl? Don’t toss them—turn them into something both frugal and delicious! Today I’m sharing our homemade applesauce recipe, a simple way to reduce waste and stretch your grocery budget. Unlike many store-bought versions, this applesauce is free from preservatives and artificial flavors. It’s been a favorite on our homestead for years, whether we’re enjoying it fresh from the pot or preserving it for later.
You’ll find the printable recipe below, so you can keep it handy for your next batch. 🍎
Once you’ve made your applesauce, the possibilities are endless! Here are a few of our favorite ways to enjoy it:
As a side dish with roasted meats or breakfast casseroles
In lunchboxes for a quick, healthy snack
Baked into muffins or cakes as a natural sweetener
As a topping for pancakes, waffles, or oatmeal
Swapped into baking recipes as a substitute for oil or butter
It also makes a thoughtful gift—just tie a ribbon around a mason jar and add a handmade label!
We hope this simple homemade applesauce recipe inspires you to make the most of your apples and reduce food waste in the kitchen. It’s a small way to live more intentionally—and it tastes amazing too.
If you make a batch, we’d love to hear how it turned out! Leave a comment or tag us on social media so we can share in your homestead success. And don’t forget to check out our Apple Crisp, Muscadine Juice, and Apple Butter recipes while you’re here!
Wishing you warmth and full bellies this fall season 🍁
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