Blueberry Vanilla Applesauce
This Blueberry Vanilla Applesauce is a naturally sweet, refined sugar-free fruit recipe made with fresh apples, blueberries, and pure vanilla. Easy to prepare on the stovetop, this homemade blueberry vanilla applesauce is perfect for snacks, baby food, baking, or breakfast bowls. It’s freezer-friendly, wholesome, and far better than store-bought.
Ingredients
- Main Ingredients:
- 4 large apples Fuji, Gala, or Honeycrisp, peeled, cored, and chopped
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- ½ cup water
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Optional Flavor Boosters:
- 1 –2 tablespoons maple syrup if needed
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- Small pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice for brightness
Instructions
- Prep Fruit:
- Peel, core, and chop apples into even chunks.
- Rinse blueberries if using fresh.
- Cook Apples:
- Add apples and water to a medium saucepan.
- Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add Blueberries:
- Stir in blueberries during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Cook until apples are very soft and blueberries have burst.
- Blend or Mash:
- Remove from heat.
- Stir in vanilla extract, cinnamon (if using), salt, and lemon juice.
- Mash with a potato masher for chunky texture, or blend until smooth using an immersion blender.
- Adjust & Cool:
- Taste and add maple syrup if needed.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Cook apples fully until soft for easy blending.
- Avoid adding too much water to prevent thin applesauce.
- Simmer uncovered for a few minutes if sauce is too thin.
- Store in airtight container up to 5 days in refrigerator.
- Freeze in small portions up to 3 months.
- For baby-friendly version, skip sweeteners and blend smooth.