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How to Can Applesauce
by
Cari @ Homesteading in Ohio
(IC: blogger)
56 servings
1 hr 20 min
Learn how to make applesauce and can it to preserve it. Applesauce is very easy to make at home. I make mine without sugar, but you can add sugar if you want to.
Applesauce can be canned in a water bath canner, so you don't need a pressure canner. You can also make the applesauce and freeze it if you want to.
We use a lot of applesauce because I use it for oil in quick breads and some desserts. We also eat a lot of applesauce as a snack or side dish. I serve it with dinner for a quick and healthy side dish.
I use my food strainer because then I don't have to peel or core the apples. It makes the process so much easier!
How to Can Applesauce
Recipe details
Ingredients
- 21 pounds of apples
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Wash the apples. Peel and core them unless you are using a food strainer. Place sliced apples into lemon juice and water to prevent browning if desired.
- Drain apple slices and place in a 10 quart pot. Add 1/2 cup water and heat until the apples are soft. This can take anywhere from 5 to 20 minutes. Stir frequently to prevent burning.
- Mash the apples with a food strainer or use a potato masher or immersion blender. Taste the applesauce. Add 1/8 cup sugar per quart if desired. Return sauce to a boil. You can simmer to reduce water if needed.
- Prepare canning jars. Fill to 1/2 inch head space and remove air bubbles. Add lids and rings.
- Place jars in a water bath canner and cover with 1 to 2 inches of water. Process pints for 15 minutes and quarts for 20 minutes.
- When time is up, turn off the heat and remove the lid from the canner. Let the jars sit in the canner for 5 minutes to cool. Then use the jar lifter to remove the jars and place on a towel or cooling rack. Let cool completely before testing the seals.
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Published August 31st, 2022 9:37 AM
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Absolutely LOVE unsweetened applesauce. My SIL is the canning queen, but I have never canned anything myself without assistance. I am going to take the plunge and give it a try. Will do my initial test batch but cut your recipe in half. Will borrow her equipment and give it a try. Thanks for sharing.
Yeah, like the average person is going to cook up 21 pounds of apples! Seriously?