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Delicious Homemade Cinnamon Applesauce: A Canning Guide
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Delicious Homemade Cinnamon Applesauce

This cozy homemade cinnamon applesauce is simple, wholesome, and perfect for canning. Made with a variety of fresh apples, warm cinnamon, and optional sweetness, it’s a versatile snack or side dish you can enjoy year-round.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 9 pints
Course: Preserve, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 lb apples (mixed variety such as Gala, Fuji, Jazz, Granny Smith, McIntosh)
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon (to taste)
  • 1/2–1 cup light brown sugar, packed (optional, to taste)
  • 1/4 cup water (optional, if apples stick)
  • 1 tbsp white vinegar or cream of tartar (for canning water)

Equipment

  • large stainless steel pot for cooking apples
  • food processor with grater attachment for shredding apples
  • water bath canner with rack for safe canning
  • canning jars with lids and rings
  • jar lifter/canning tongs
  • large ladle and funnel
  • dry towel for cooling jars
  • fine mesh strainer (optional) for smoother applesauce

Method
 

  1. Peel and core apples, saving peels and cores if desired for other uses.
  2. Grate the apples using a food processor with grater attachment.
  3. Place grated apples in a large stainless steel pot and cook over medium-low heat, stirring. Add a splash of water if sticking.
  4. Add cinnamon and brown sugar to taste. Stir and adjust flavor as apples cook down.
  5. Continue cooking until apples reach desired consistency. For smooth sauce, blend or press through a food mill.
  6. Fill canner with water and add vinegar or cream of tartar. Heat jars in the canner while preparing sauce.
  7. Remove hot jars, empty water, and ladle in hot applesauce with 1/2 inch headspace.
  8. Wipe rims clean, add lids, and secure rings fingertip-tight.
  9. Return jars to canner, cover with water by 1 inch, bring to rolling boil, and process 20 minutes.
  10. Turn off heat, let jars rest 5 minutes, then remove to a towel. Cool completely and check seals.

Notes

Use a mix of sweet and tart apples for balanced flavor. Adjust sweetness with brown sugar, honey, or maple syrup—or make it sugar-free. Add spices like nutmeg or cloves for variety. Proper canning ensures storage for up to 2 years.