Applesauce Nutrition Facts

How is applesauce made?

Apple sauce is made by cooking apples with water or apple cider (fresh apple juice). More acidic apples will render a finer purée; the highly acidic Bramley apple creates a very fine purée. The apples may or may not be peeled. If they are not peeled, the peels and seeds are typically separated in a food mill.

What’s the difference between applesauce and apples?

Applesauce is a typically sweetened puree of stewed apples. Apples are fruits that are loaded with many nutrients and antioxidants. This fruit has a moderately sweet and refreshing taste and its uniqueness lies in its tartness that varies depending on the variety of the fruit.

Is applesauce the same as apple puree?

Apple puree is essentially applesauce. They are prepared in the same way but the finishing touches can differ. The puree is always smooth but applesauce can be a variety of textures from chunky to smooth.

What is applesauce considered as?

Applesauce is fruity purée that you can enjoy on its own or in a number of other dishes. Because it’s made from whole apples and just a few other basic ingredients, applesauce may offer many of the same health benefits as whole apples.

What does applesauce taste like?

What Does Applesauce Taste Like? Applesauce has plenty of flavor, but it lies more toward the watery/less cooked end of the continuum and generally consists of peeled (or not) and cored apples, maybe some water, maybe a bit of lemon juice, and maybe some sweetener. Occasionally a bit of spice.

What can be substituted for applesauce?

🍎 What are some good substitutes for applesauce?

• Pureed apples (which is basically just homemade applesauce)
• Mashed sweet potatoes.
• Pumpkin puree.
• Mashed banana.
• Other fruit puree (such as Asian pear puree, berry puree, or pureed prunes)
• Peanut butter.
• Plain Greek yogurt.
• Blended silken tofu.

What is the UK equivalent of applesauce?

Applesauce as a substitute for oil/butter:

Is Motts applesauce?

Mott’s^® Applesauce Apple. The original, delicious treat, Mott’s Applesauce Apple is the perfect snack or meal companion. It’s an excellent source of Vitamin C and free of cholesterol and sodium. Try a four-pack of clear pouches to share, or take a pouch on the go!