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German Applesauce
German Applesauce made the old-fashioned way with apples and a touch of lemon. In Germany, it is traditionally served warm as a side dish.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
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3
pounds
apples
your favorite variety
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1/2
lemon
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Wash apples and remove stems and crowns. Do not remove the core. Cut apples into quarters.
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Place apples and lemon in a large soup pot. Add about 1 inch of water to the pot.
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Bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook until apples are soft, about 25 minutes.
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Press apples through a sieve in batches, about 3 apple quarters at a time. Discard skins and seeds.
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Serve warm or at room temperature.
German Applesauce made the old-fashioned way with apples and a touch of lemon. In Germany, it is traditionally served warm as a side dish.