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Homemade Peach Applesauce Easy 5-Minute Recipe

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This homemade peach applesauce is quick, easy, and made with simple ingredients. It’s perfect for meal prep, kid-approved, and tastes like peach cobbler filling with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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  • 4 medium peaches, ripe but firm
  • 2 medium apples, peeled and chopped (Honeycrisp, Gala, or Granny Smith)
  • 1/4 cup water or apple cider
  • 1–2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Prep the fruit: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Score a small X on the bottom of each peach, then drop them in the boiling water for 30-45 seconds. Transfer to an ice bath immediately. Peel the peaches, remove the pits, and chop into rough chunks. Peel and core the apples, then chop into similar-sized pieces.
  2. Combine everything in the pot: Add the chopped peaches, chopped apples, water or apple cider, honey or maple syrup, cinnamon, lemon juice, and salt to your pot. Stir well.
  3. Cook over medium heat: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the fruit is very soft and breaks apart easily.
  4. Mash or blend to desired texture: Remove from heat. For chunky applesauce, use a potato masher. For smooth applesauce, use an immersion blender or countertop blender (let cool slightly first).
  5. Taste and adjust: Add more honey, cinnamon, or lemon juice as needed.
  6. Cool and store: Let cool to room temperature. Transfer to clean mason jars or airtight containers. It will thicken as it cools.

Notes

For frozen peaches, skip blanching and add directly to pot. Let applesauce rest overnight for best flavor. Double the recipe using a larger pot to prevent boil-over. Store in fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 6 months.

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