Stovetop Applesauce

This recipe is a budget-friendly and healthy meal idea using some of the ingredients packed in our emergency food hampers that are distributed weekly by the Community Food Assistance Network.

Serves: 6 | Preparation: 10 minutes | Total: 30 minutes | Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

• 6 large apples (about 3 pounds)
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¾ cup water
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice

Instructions

1. Wash, peel, core, and chop apples into small chunks.
2. In a pot over medium heat, add apples, cinnamon, water, and lemon juice. Cover and bring to a simmer. Continue to cook for 15–20 minutes, stirring frequently, or until apples are tender.
3. Remove from heat and mash apples to your desired consistency.
4. Add lemon juice and stir to combine.
5. Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or the freezer for 3 months.

Stovetop applesauce RECIPE CARD

Adapted from: budgetbytes.com