Homemade Peach Applesauce
This Homemade Peach Applesauce is a perfect after-school snack, or packable contribution to your lunch! It is super easy and only takes 4 ingredients. The peaches add a little extra sweetness and a brighter flavor than a traditional applesauce, making this a fun twist on the childhood classic! *Note that From Start to Finish is an estimate that includes 30 minutes to actually make the recipe, and then 45 minutes to allow it to cool to room temperature and 1 hour to refrigerate. If you want to enjoy it warm, this time will be significantly less!
Ingredients
- 1 Honeycrisp Apple - cored, peeled, and roughly chopped
- 1 peach - pitted, peeled, and roughly chopped
- Optional: 1-2 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- Optional: ½ - 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Bring a medium pot to medium-high heat on the stovetop. Add just a bit of water to prevent sticking, and then your apple and peach to the pot.
- Cook your apple and peach for 10-15 minutes, or until your peaches have started to break apart and your apple can be very easily pierced with a fork (this time may vary a bit depending on the size of your apple and peach pieces). Add water as needed to prevent sticking. (Note that if you are doubling this recipe, this step will take longer since the apples and peaches are more crowded).
- Turn off the heat and add your cooked apples and peaches to a high speed blender. If using, add the optional maple syrup and cinnamon to the blender as well.
- Blend until mostly smooth (applesauce tends to have just a tad bit of texture, so we don't want it 100% smooth). If your mixture is too thick, you may add splashes of water to the blender as needed.
- Allow your applesauce to come to room temperature, and then refrigerate. Best enjoyed cold, but can also be enjoyed warm if you prefer!
- Enjoy!
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