Blueberry Vanilla Applesauce Recipe
A delightful twist on classic applesauce, this Blueberry Vanilla Applesauce is bursting with fruity flavors and a hint of warmth from vanilla. Perfect for snacking, topping yogurt, or accompanying pork dishes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 cups 1x
- Category: Snack/Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Applesauce:
- 4 lb apples (peeled, quartered, and diced)
- 3 c frozen wild blueberries
- 1/4 c coconut sugar
- 1/4 c water
- 1 lemon zested and juiced (about 2 tbsp lemon juice)
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/4 tsp pink Himalayan sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare the apples: Peel, quarter, core, and dice the apples.
- Rinse the apples: Place diced apples in a colander and rinse under cold water.
- Cook the apples: In a pot, combine apples, blueberries, coconut sugar, water, lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla, and salt. Heat until bubbling.
- Simmer: Cover and simmer on medium-low heat for 20-25 minutes until apples are soft.
- Puree: Remove lemon peels, then use an immersion blender to puree applesauce to desired consistency.
- Adjust consistency: Add water if too thick or simmer to thicken if too thin.
- Portion and store: Divide into jars, cool, and refrigerate, freeze, or can for long-term storage.
Notes
- This applesauce can be customized with spices like cinnamon or nutmeg for extra flavor.
- For a smoother texture, strain the pureed applesauce through a fine-mesh sieve.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less coconut sugar according to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Blueberry Vanilla Applesauce, Homemade Applesauce, Fruit Compote Recipe
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