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Homemade date-sweetened applesauce in a mason jar served with an apple slice and a spoon.
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Sugar-Free Vegan Applesauce

Whip up homemade sugar-free applesauce! Learn how to make, store, and freeze this easy vegan applesauce with no added sugar in just minutes.
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Gluten-Free, Vegan
Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 106kcal
Author: Aly Michell

Ingredients

  • 3 Fuji apples chopped
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅓ cup medjool dates pitted + chopped (about 70 grams)
  • ½ cup water

Instructions

  • Chop the apples into chunks, leaving the skin on, and remove the core, seeds, and stem.
  • In a saucepan or Dutch oven over high heat, combine the chopped apples, ground cinnamon, dates, and water, then stir well.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes until the apples are soft and fork-tender.
  • Transfer the cooked apples and liquid to a blender and blend until smooth.

Notes

  1. To make this recipe less sweet, simply use fewer dates or skip them altogether.
  2. If you prefer a tangier taste, add a small splash of lemon juice or vinegar.
  3. While I used Fuji apples here, other great options include Gala, Granny Smith, McIntosh, and Golden Delicious. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1-serving | Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 232mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 93IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg