Canning Applesauce
In the fall when the apples get ripe, one of the easiest things you can do with them is Canning Applesauce. Just two ingredients is all you need! A step by step guide to easy applesauce!
Servings 56 servings
Calories 88kcal
Cost $20
Ingredients
- 21 lbs apples see notes above for varieties
- 2 cups water or substitute apple juice
Instructions
- Core apples. No need to peel but you can peel, if desired. (See notes)
- Add apples to large pot. Add water.
- Cook apples for 10-20 minutes, until very soft and tender.
- Using slotted spoonremove apples to a food mill or vegetable strainer/juicer to remove peels. Or leave peels on to increase fiber.
- Applesauce can also be processed with immersion blender or food processor. They can also be mashed with potato masher, but if you choose this method, remove peels.
- Prepare jars and lids.
- Ladle hot applesauce into hot jars with wide mouth funnel and ladle, leaving 12" headspace.
- Remove air bubbles with plastic chopstick or knife along edges of jar.
- Wipe rims with damp cloth.
- Attach lids.
- Place bands on jars and tighten fingertip tight.
- Process 15 minutes for pints. 20 minutes for quarts.
- Allow jars to rest in hot water for 5-10 minutes before removing from pot.
- Place jars on kitchen towel on your counter. Test for seal. Lids should not flex up and down when pressed.
- Store sealed jars in cool, dry place. Unsealed jars should be refrigerated and used within 1 week.
Video
Notes
Yield 7 quart jars or 14 pint jars
One bushel of apples yields 14-19 quarts of sauce.
If you would like to you can peel the apples before cooking with an apple peeler or vegetable peeler.
Applesauce freezes well. See Freezing section in tutorial for method.
Apples can be cooked on stovetop, in slow cooker or in microwave. See tutorial for detailed directions for each method.
Use a mixture of varieties for added flavor.
Keep applesauce, jars and lids hot until jars are filled.
Optional ingredients
- sugar
- cinnamon
- cloves
- ginger
- vanilla
- lemon or orange zest
- other fruits, such as; mango, pear, cranberry, cherry, blueberry.
Nutrition
Calories: 88kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 182mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 92IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg