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Blueberry Applesauce

A vibrant, naturally sweet homemade applesauce packed with antioxidant-rich blueberries. An easy, no-sugar-added recipe that kids absolutely love.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 95
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Applesauce Base
  • 6 medium apples sweet varieties like Gala or Fuji; peeled, cored, and chopped
  • 1.5 cups blueberries fresh or frozen
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2-3 strips lemon peel yellow part only, no white pith
  • 0.25 cup water to start the steaming process

Equipment

  • Large Heavy-Bottomed Pot or Dutch Oven
  • Immersion blender or standard blender
  • Vegetable peeler

Method
 

  1. Peel, core, and chop the apples into roughly even pieces.
  2. In a large pot, combine the chopped apples, blueberries, ground cinnamon, strips of lemon peel, and water.
  3. Cover the pot and place over medium heat until it begins to bubble gently.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the apples are completely tender and the blueberries have burst.
  5. Remove the pot from the heat. *Crucially*, fish out and discard the strips of lemon peel.
  6. Using an immersion blender, or carefully transferring to a standard blender, puree the fruit mixture until completely smooth and vibrant purple.
  7. Serve warm, or transfer to airtight jars and chill in the refrigerator. It will thicken slightly as it cools.

Notes

If using tart apples (like Granny Smith), you may need to stir in 1-2 tablespoons of maple syrup or honey at the end if desired, though sweet apple varieties usually provide enough natural sugar.