Easy, Two Ingredient Strawberry Applesauce Your Kids Will Love

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You went grocery shopping, and you bought a few apples. You get the apples home and your kids devour the apples in a day or two. Therefore, next time you head to the grocery store, you buy a whole bunch of apples. Suddenly, no one wants to eat apples and you’re left with a bunch of apples and no idea what to do with them. Enter, Strawberry Applesauce!

I absolutely hate throwing food away. And with the rising cost of groceries, I have been determined to use everything in some way or another. And what better way to use up apples that are starting to turn than applesauce?

My grandma had an apple tree, and we would go out and pick up all the apples that fell on the ground and we made applesauce with them. And honestly, that is the best applesauce I have ever eaten in my life. One day when I was looking at a pile of apples in my pantry I remembered grandma’s applesauce and realized that was the answer to my apple predicament. (Why it never occurred to me before is beyond me!)

2 Ingredient Strawberry Applesauce. No Sugar Needed!

My kids love the applesauces that have other fruits in them. Especially strawberry applesauce. Strawberries are so sweet and mixed with a sweet apple, you have the ingredients for the perfect 2 ingredient applesauce. There is no need to add any extra sugar, it is that good!

So, Here It Is! A Super Easy Strawberry Applesauce Recipe

Step One: Gather Supplies and Ingredients to Make Strawberry Applesauce

You will need:

• 1 large stock pot or dutch oven
• Spoon to stir with
• Peeler
• Knife and cutting board
• Blender

Ingredients:

• Apples – Peeled and Diced. Sweeter apples are suggested. If you use Granny Smith, the flavor won’t be the same. I prefer Gala, Honeycrisp, and Pink Lady apples.
• Strawberries – Fresh or Frozen. I use frozen. Frozen strawberries have become a staple in my freezer. They are good for so many things (strawberry pancakes anyone?).
• Water – Just enough to cover the bottom of your pot
• Lemon juice- Optional. Lemon juice acts as a natural preservative. If you choose to use it, you won’t need much (about 1 tsp).

Step Two: Peel and Cut Apples

First, you need to peel the skin off your apples. My grandma had this fancy contraption that peeled and cored the apple at the same time while you turned a crank. It was perfect for making applesauce! However, I just use a regular potato peeler and knife.

Second, using a knife and cutting board, dice your apples. (Or use one of those snazzy apple cutters I see all over the internet!) The size that you cut your apples will determine your cook time. The larger the apple pieces, the longer it will take for them to cook.

Step Three: Add ingredients to your pot or dutch oven.

First, add some water to your pot. You want just enough to cover the bottom of the pot. You don’t want to use too much because as the fruit cooks, they will release their juices. Too much water will make your applesauce runny.

Second, add cut apples and strawberries to the pot with water and stir to combine.

Finally, heat the pot to medium and bring your mixture a boil. Once the apple mixture comes to a boil turn the heat to low and put the lid on the pot. Simmer the applesauce ingredients for about 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

You will know that the applesauce mixture is ready when the apples are soft, and can be easily mushed with a spoon.

Step Four: Cool the applesauce mixture

Once your applesauce mixture is cooked, remove from heat. Let the applesauce cool in the pot for about 20 minutes.

If you choose to add lemon juice to your applesauce this is when you will want to add it. Add about 1 tsp of lemon juice and stir.

Step Five: Blend your strawberry applesauce

Finally, once your applesauce is cool, transfer it to a blender. Puree the strawberry applesauce until it reaches your desired consistency.

My kids prefer their applesauce pureed, but you can also use a potato masher. Using a potato masher will give your applesauce a more chunky texture, which can be really yummy too! Personally, I love regular applesauce chunky, and the strawberry applesauce with a more traditional texture.

Bonus tip: Chunky textured, plain applesauce is a fantastic addition to pork chops!

Step Six: Store your finished applesauce

Finally, you will need to properly store your applesauce. You will need an airtight container or jar to help keep your applesauce fresh longer. I like to use mason jars, but you can also reuse old spaghetti sauce jars, etc.

Once you’ve transferred your fresh applesauce to a container, store it in the refrigerator. For ultimate freshness, I recommend you use it within 7-10 days. However, it never lasts that long in our house!

Additionally, if you like the convenience of applesauce pouches, you can buy reusable pouches and store the applesauce that way as well.

A Delicious Snack Without Any Of The “Ick”

First of all, I feed my kids my fair share of pre-made snacks. I don’t want to give off the impression that I am some “perfect” mom who makes everything from scratch, and whose children have never tasted sugar.

Second, if you are that mom. That’s great too! I have so much respect for you! Honestly, we are all doing our best! The most important thing is that our children feel safe and loved. And that can be accomplished no matter what kind of snacks you feed your kids.

That being said, I try my best to offer my kids a good balance. And as our grocery bill continues to increase, I try to make more at home to save some green. This applesauce recipe is so easy, anyone can do it! And you can feel good about feeding it to your family. (No worrying about mold in your pouches!)

What are your thoughts? Do you like to make snacks at home? What do you think about making applesauce? I’d love to hear your thoughts, and if you tried this! Comment below!

You are doing amazing!