How to Make Applesauce (Sweetened with Dates)
Make this easy, healthy, and delicious applesauce at home from scratch with just a few basic ingredients!
Homemade applesauce is a perfect snack or dessert to enjoy and can be used as a flavor base in many dishes.

Tips for Making the Perfect Applesauce
- Choose the freshest, most flavorful apples. You can mix different varieties of apples.
- You can make it sweetened (use dates) or unsweetened. Since a sweeter apple will naturally make a sweeter sauce, so adjust the sweetness according to your taste.
- If the cooked apple mixture seems very watery, drain the excess water before pureeing. Then blend the mixture until you get the desired consistency.
- Store the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.




Uses for Homemade Applesauce
Applesauce is a healthy and tasty snack that can be eaten on its own but can also be used to make a variety of dishes. So what else can you do with applesauce?

- Use it in baking cookies, muffins, or cakes. Applesauce is vegan and is a perfect replacement for butter and egg in baking.Ā
- Use it to make pancakes or waffles.
- Make cinnamon applesauce bread.
- Use it to sweeten your oatmeal.
- Serve it with ice cream.
- Spread it onto toast with peanut or almond butter.
- Make yogurt, granola, and applesauce parfait.
How to Make Applesauce (Sweetened with Dates)
Course: Desserts, Helpful How-to, Snacks, Dips and SaucesCuisine: VeganDifficulty: Easy2
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minutesMake this easy, healthy, and delicious applesauce at home from scratch with just a few basic ingredients!
Ingredients
2 medium sweet red apples, cored and chopped
1 lime
½ tsp ground cinnamon
8-10 pitted dates
ā tsp salt
1 ½ cups water
Directions
- Add all the ingredients to a saucepan placed on medium heat. Stir and cook until the apples are soft and tender.
- Turn off the heat and allow the mixture to cool down. Then add to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Transfer the applesauce to a bowl and serve it warm or chilled. Store it in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
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