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Last Updated on June 8, 2021 by Chef Mireille
Homemade Applesauce is one of the easiest and healthiest snacks you can make for your kids. Not only is making applesauce healthy and easy, this chunky style applesauce can even be served as dessert on its own.
This easy applesauce recipe is vegan and gluten free, so a snack that can easily be enjoyed by everyone.
This homemade applesauce is easily customized for babies. Not only is homemade applesauce for baby made in just minutes by omitting the sugar content and spices, you can make it smoother by using a blender instead of leaving it as this chunky applesauce. It’s the perfect healthy snack for babies and toddlers.
Although making a basic applesauce recipe is tasty, adding other fruit like mango adds another flavor profile and when they are in season, adds natural sweetness, where you may be able to omit the processed sugar completely.
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Table of Contents
- Flavored Applesauce Variations
- What to Eat with Homemade Applesauce
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Ingredients for Applesauce
- How to make homemade applesauce?
Not only mangoes, but you can make a variety of flavored applesauce recipes by substituting the mango for peaches, plums, apricots, nectarines or strawberries.
Homemade applesauce is a healthy snack and depending on your palate and the natural sweetness of the fruits you use, the sugar may be able to be omitted completely.
Not only with the sugar content, but you can easily make a variety of homemade applesauce recipes with different adaptations.
Flavored Applesauce Variations
- Use different fruits like mango, peaches, apricots or nectarines.
- Try different spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, or cardamom.
- Flavor it with different extracts like vanilla extract, almond essence or anise essence.
- Since this version is already a chunky applesauce, you can also add some chopped nuts like almonds or walnuts.
What to Eat with Homemade Applesauce
- Often served as accompaniment to pork
- Often served as accompaniment to latkes or European style potato pancakes
- As a healthier topping or accompaniment to pancakes and waffles, instead of syrup
- Enjoy as is as a healthy gluten free snack or dessert
Frequently Asked Questions
What apples for homemade applesauce is best?
Since the apples will be cooked down, you want to choose sweeter softer apples like fuji, gala or golden delicious.
Firm apples like green apples will take so much longer to cook.
Can homemade applesauce be frozen?
Homemade Applesauce can easily be frozen. You can store it in freezer bags or in ice cube trays with a cover so have in portion sized to easily defrost.
Is homemade applesauce ok for diabetics?
If you omit the sugar, applesauce is a diabetic friendly as it is low carb. By adding extra natural sweetness with mangoes, you won’t miss the sugar.
Does homemade applesauce need to be refrigerated?
As there are no preservatives, applesauce must be kept refrigerated or frozen for later use.
How long does homemade applesauce last?
Homemade Applesauce should be stored in the refrigerator and can last up to 3 days or more, if you are using less watery fruit. Adding berries or melon will only last 3 days, however, peach applesauce or mango applesauce can last up to 5 days.
Ingredients for Applesauce
- mango
- apples
- sugar
- vanilla bean
- water
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How to make homemade applesauce?
- Combine apples with fruit, a little water and desired spices in a saucepan.
- Simmer for 15-20 minutes, depending on the firmness of the apples.
- While still warm, mash the apples for a chunky consistency or puree in a blender for a smoother consistency.
- Chill and serve.
This homemade applesauce recipe is a delicious gluten free snack for adults and kids alike!
Mango Applesauce
Quick and easy Mango Applesauce is a delicious Homemade Flavored Applesauce that you can pair with breakfast pancakes, potato latkes or as a sweet treat all on its own.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Continental
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 105kcal
Ingredients
- 2 apples peeled, cored and chopped
- 1 mango peeled and chopped
- 1 vanilla bean split
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Instructions
Peel and core apples. Chop into large dice.
Peel mango and remove all the flesh from the pit. Chop into large dice.
In a saucepan, combine chopped apples and mango, water and sugar.
Split vanilla bean in half lengthwise. Scrape the inside into the saucepan and also place the vanilla bean itself into the saucepan.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer over medium heat for about 15 minutes, until the fruit is very soft.
Remove the vanilla bean and mash the fruit, using a potato masher.
Chill overnight in the refrigerator for it to thicken more.
Serve as a condiment with your favorite foods or as dessert, by itself.
Notes
This delicious Homemade Mango Applesauce can be used as a gluten free dessert on its own or instead of syrup pair it with your breakfast pancakes or waffles for a healthier combination.
Nutrition
Calories: 105kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 184mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 609IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg
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Homemade apple mango sauce is indeed a nice way to enjoy the essence and flavor of mangoes with pancakes..also a nice way to preserve for a few extra months and enjoy mangoes during off season as well.Reply
- Chef Mireille
yes – it will last in the refrigerator easily for a long time
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- Archana
Homemade apple sauce flavoured with mango! Sounds very delicious and a great way to enjoy a snack or eve as a topping. Love it Mir.Reply
Loved the twist to the apple sauce. The addition of mango to it has made it tastier and appealing too. Yumm.Reply
- Chef Mireille
the mango adds so much flavor that is truly becomes a delicious topping or dessert to anything
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This combination is truly unique. I love how many different uses I could find for it as I was reading this recipe.Reply
- Chef Mireille
yes that is what is so good – is that it is so versatile
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mango applesauce is so new to me, looks n sounds delish for sure!Reply
- Chef Mireille
it’s definitely a great flavor combo. I know you will love it!
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