Canned applesauce recipe: 59 photos
FAQ
Start by toasting a half-teaspoon of your favorite ground baking spice (cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, allspice) in a small skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant. Transfer to a small bowl to stop the cooking, then stir in a pinch or two of the spice into your applesauce, adding more to taste.
Applesauce is safe to can in a waterbath canner with proper acidification. Different varieties of apples have different pH levels (some of which are not safe for waterbath canning and some that are), so to be on the safe side, we recommend adding lemon juice to every batch of applesauce.
After you've had your fill of freshly made applesauce, it can be canned, frozen, or dried in the form of leathers.
Applesauce is a high-acid food, so it can be canned in a hot water bath canner.
The seeds are tannic, Martinez explains. Cooking them with the apples will impart a bitter flavor.