Homemade Cinnamon Applesauce
Homemade cinnamon applesauce is a naturally sweet, smooth condiment made by simmering fresh apples with cinnamon and minimal sugar. In-season apples deliver the best flavor and texture with minimal effort.
Homemade cinnamon applesauce is a naturally sweet, smooth condiment made by simmering fresh apples with cinnamon and minimal sugar. In-season apples deliver the best flavor and texture with minimal effort.
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Stir apples, sugar, salt, and water together in a Suvie pan until sugar dissolves.
Add the cinnamon stick if using. Place Suvie pan into your Suvie.
Input settings, and cook now or schedule. Bottom Zone: Slow Cook High for 2 hours
After the cook, remove cinnamon stick from pan. Mash applesauce to desired consistency or transfer to a blender and puree until smooth.
Adjust seasoning to taste with sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Allow applesauce to cool to room temperature before serving.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 10 days, or freeze in ice-cube trays for easy portioning.
Use tart or tart-sweet varieties like Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Cortland. Avoid Red Delicious. Mixing sweet and tart apples balances flavor.
No. Leave skins on for a chunkier, rustic sauce, or strain through a fine sieve after cooking for smooth applesauce.
Yes. Slow cooker: cook on low 4–6 hours. Instant Pot: cook under pressure 8 minutes, natural release 10 minutes.
Refrigerate up to 10 days in an airtight container, or freeze up to 3 months. Properly canned applesauce keeps 1–2 years.
Yes. Reduce to 1 tbsp or omit entirely if using sweet apples. Cook and taste, adding sweetener as needed.
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