08/25/2026
Fall is fast approaching, which means it’s almost time to start making homemade applesauce! 🍂 Preserve the flavors of the season and stock your pantry with delicious applesauce in your favorite Americanner jars.
You’ll need:
* 6 lbs apples, peeled and chopped
* 1/2 cup water
* 1/4 cup sugar, optional
* 1 tsp cinnamon, optional
Directions:
1. Add apples and water to a large pot. Cook over medium heat until apples are soft, about 20–30 minutes.
2. Mash or blend until you reach your desired consistency.
3. Stir in sugar and cinnamon if desired.
4. Ladle hot applesauce into hot, sterilized jars, leaving the recommended headspace.
5. Process in a boiling-water canner according to your altitude and tested canning recipe.