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Homemade Caramel Applesauce

October 3, 2016 4 Comments

This simple, five-ingredient homemade caramel applesauce is a delicious fall indulgence!

Homemade Caramel Applesauce

We are swimming in apples over here! Last weekend we took Owen to a fall festival at Harvest Moon Orchard. We thought it was going to be a small town country affair with cider donuts, a pumpkin patch, and maybe a few goats for petting, but it turns out it was a massive event. We spent 20 minutes in traffic just trying to park, and when we finally got to the farm, there were bouncy castles, live bands, a beer garden, and tons of food vendors.

It was a little overwhelming, but we still managed to have a great time. After about an hour on the bouncy castles (not exaggerating) we convinced Owen to take a break and go on a hayride and a pony ride. Then he spent a long time picking out miniature pumpkins for every member of our family (“This one’s for Mommy, this one’s for Grandma…”).

We also bought a TON of apples. Mostly we’ve just been snacking on them, but I did make a batch of this simple homemade caramel applesauce. There are only five–that’s right, FIVE–ingredients. It’s so easy, I actually made it in the morning before work and school, and if you have little kids, you know how crazy weekday mornings are.

Homemade Caramel Applesauce

The secret ingredient is store-bought caramel sauce. It takes the place of sugar in this recipe. Of course, you could make homemade caramel sauce if you want (and more power to you if you do) but I didn’t have the time. Mom life is all about shortcuts!

Chop up some apples and toss them in a big pot with caramel sauce, a splash of apple cider or juice, and a pinch of cinnamon and salt. Bring everything to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the apples are fall-apart tender. Then just mash or blend it to the texture you prefer. I like mine mostly smooth with a few wayward chunks. When the sauce has cooled, swirl in a bit more caramel sauce for an extra flavor boost.

This caramel applesauce is delicious on its own. It’s also great swirled into yogurt or spooned over waffles. Or heat it up and serve it over ice cream with ginger cookies on the side.

Homemade Caramel Applesauce

Homemade Caramel Applesauce
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Homemade Caramel Applesauce

This simple homemade caramel applesauce is delicious on its own, or as a topping for waffles, yogurt, or ice cream. This recipe makes a little over 4 cups. Leftovers can be frozen for up to three months.
Servings 8
Author Turnip the Oven

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 - 3 pounds apples I used a mix of Gala and Granny Smith, peeled, cored, and diced
  • 3/4 cup store-bought caramel sauce divided
  • 1/2 cup apple cider juice, or water
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, combine the apples, caramel sauce, apple cider, cinnamon, and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, partially covered, until the apples are fork tender, about 25 minutes. Using an immersion blender, puree the sauce to desired consistency. Cool the sauce completely. Swirl in the remaining 1/4 cup of caramel.
This easy homemade caramel applesauce is made with just five simple ingredients. Try it for breakfast over waffles or pancakes, or for dessert over vanilla ice cream!

Filed Under: Breakfast, Condiment, Freezer-Friendly, Gluten-Free Tagged With: apple, caramel

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Comments

  1. Platter Talk says

    October 3, 2016 at 10:49 am

    Very nicely done. My mouth is watering for some of that smeared on a piece of whole wheat bread!

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  2. The Food Hunter says

    October 3, 2016 at 11:26 am

    Pinning so I can give this one a try.

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  3. Amanda says

    October 3, 2016 at 12:05 pm

    I love homemade apple sauce. Even better with caramel!

    Reply
  4. Shelley says

    October 3, 2016 at 12:11 pm

    Caramel AND applesauce?! This looks delish!

    Reply

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