Homemade Applesauce
Ingredients (Serves 4): Steps:
 2 lbs or about 4
1. Apple skins add nutrients and color to your
applesauce, but, if you prefer to, peel your apples
medium-sized apples
now. Core and chop your apples into small cubes.
 2 Tbl lemon juice
2. Place apples, lemon juice, cinnamon, and water in a
(optional)
pot, and bring it all to a boil over high heat. Then,
 1/4 tsp cinnamon
reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes, until the
(optional)
apple is soft and falling apart.
 3/4 cup water
3. Mash your applesauce with a potato masher, fork,
or the back side of a spoon until it is the texture you
like best. If you prefer smoother applesauce, use a
food processor or blender instead to remove any
chunks. Allow your applesauce to cool, and enjoy!
For more recipes, try: www.pittsburghfoodbank.org/reciperainbow
Recipe Rainbow is proudly sponsored by UPMC Health Plan!
© 2013 Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
Homemade Applesauce
Ingredients (Serves 4): Steps:
 2 lbs or about 4
1. Apple skins add nutrients and color to your
applesauce, but, if you prefer to, peel your apples
medium-sized apples
now. Core and chop your apples into small cubes.
 2 Tbl lemon juice
2. Place apples, lemon juice, cinnamon, and water in a
(optional)
pot, and bring it all to a boil over high heat. Then,
 1/4 tsp cinnamon
reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes, until the
(optional)
apple is soft and falling apart.
 3/4 cup water
3. Mash your applesauce with a potato masher, fork,
or the back side of a spoon until it is the texture you
like best. If you prefer smoother applesauce, use a
food processor or blender instead to remove any
chunks. Allow your applesauce to cool, and enjoy!
For more recipes, try: www.pittsburghfoodbank.org/reciperainbow
Recipe Rainbow is proudly sponsored by UPMC Health Plan!
© 2013 Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
1. Use it as a topping! Try
a spoonful of applesauce
on your chicken or pork.
2. Bake with it! Make
flavorful, low-fat baked
goods by substituting
applesauce in place of oil
or butter.
3. Try applesauce as a dip for homemade
fritters, like sweet potato pancakes.
4. Stir it into your yogurt for more flavor,
color, and healthy nutrients.
5. Have it for breakfast! Try spreading it
onto pancakes or toast. It’s also great
mixed into a warm
bowl of oatmeal!
5 ways to use
applesauce you
may not have
thought of!
© 2013 Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
1. Use it as a topping! Try
a spoonful of applesauce
on your chicken or pork.
2. Bake with it! Make
flavorful, low-fat baked
goods by substituting
applesauce in place of oil
or butter.
3. Try applesauce as a dip for homemade
fritters, like sweet potato pancakes.
4. Stir it into your yogurt for more flavor,
color, and healthy nutrients.
5. Have it for breakfast! Try spreading it
onto pancakes or toast. It’s also great
mixed into a warm
bowl of oatmeal!
5 ways to use
applesauce you
may not have
thought of!
© 2013 Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank