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    Home » Recipes » Sauces and Dips

    Easy Sugar Free Applesauce Recipe

    Modified: Apr 2, 2025 • Published: Nov 24, 2014 by Dr. Erin Carter • This post may contain affiliate links • Leave a Comment

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    A bowl of sugar free applesauce with a spoon in it.
    A bowl of apple sauce with a spoon in it.

    You are going to love this sugar free applesauce recipe! It's so easy to make with just four ingredients including apples and cinnamon. This healthy applesauce is kid friendly and makes the perfect snack, dessert, or topping for meat dishes.

    A bowl with applesauce in it and a spoon in the bowl.

    If you love apple recipes like my kale slaw with apples then you are going to love the recipe I am sharing with you today.

    Table of Contents
    • Why you will love this recipe:
    • Ingredients and substitutions:
    • Recipe variations and add ins:
    • How to make sugar free applesauce:
    • Top tips:
    • Sugar free applesauce FAQs:
    • Other apple recipes you will love:
    • Recipe

    Why you will love this recipe:

    • The taste! This homemade applesauce has the most amazing flavour! It's slightly sweet with hints of cinnamon.
    • This no sugar added applesauce is so easy to make and only requires 4 ingredients.
    • This applesauce recipe has no added sugar and is sweetened naturally from the apples. It's perfect for kids and toddlers.
    • Besides being healthy this applesauce is refined sugar free, vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, Whole30, and paleo. Just like my sugar free bbq sauce recipe.
    • It's cheaper to make your own applesauce rather than buying it at the store so this unsweetened applesauce recipe is a great way to save money on groceries.

    Some of my other favourite apple recipes are my healthy apple pie bars, apple pie overnight oats and healthy apple crumble!

    Ingredients and substitutions:

    For the full ingredient list and exact measurements refer to the recipe card later in this post.

    Jump to the Recipe Card.
    The ingredients needed for making applesauce separated into bowls including apples, vanilla extract, coconut oil and cinnamon.
    • Apples - any type of sweet red apple can be used to make this applesauce. I recommend using red apples rather than green apples. Some options include Gala apples, Ambrosia apples, Pink Lady apples, Macintosh apples or honey crisp apples.
    • Cinnamon - ground cinnamon is added to give a little more flavour to this applesauce. If you prefer your applesauce without cinnamon you can omit it from the recipe.
    • Coconut oil - this helps give this applesauce the perfect smooth and creamy texture.

    Recipe variations and add ins:

    • Feel free to omit the cinnamon if you prefer plain applesauce.
    • To make spiced applesauce: add other spices such as nutmeg, cloves, apple pie spice, pumpkin pie spice or ground allspice.
    • Since this applesauce stores really well feel free to make a double or triple batch.

    How to make sugar free applesauce:

    Apples that have been peeled and cut into chunks on a cutting board.
    1. Step 1: First, peel and chop the apples into chunks.
    A pot with apple pieces and cinnamon in it on the stovetop.
    1. Step 2: Next place a large pot on the stovetop and add a small amount of water to the pot (enough so you have about a centimetre of water in the bottom of your pot) and add the remaining ingredients to the pot.
    Cut up apples in water simmering in a pot on the stovetop.
    1. Step 3: Turn the heat to medium and allow the ingredients to come to a boil. Then turn down the heat to low and let everything simmer for about 20 minutes, until the apples are soft and break apart easily.
    Apples being blended with an immersion blender in a pot on a stovetop.
    1. Step 4: Turn off the heat and use your immersion blender to blend the ingredients until you have a smooth applesauce with the texture you prefer. Alternatively you could transfer the ingredients to a blender and blend them in there.

    Top tips:

    • Don't worry about perfectly peeling the apples. Any skin that gets left on the apples will get pureed when the sauce is blended.
    • If you prefer a really smooth applesauce: rather than using an immersion blender, blend it in your blender or food processor instead.
    • If you like chunky applesauce: blend the cooked apples for a shorter period of time.
    • Serving ideas: You can use this applesauce in so many ways including for serving with pork, or for making other recipes such as muffins, cookies, cakes, granola or oatmeal. I also love topping pancakes like my almond flour banana pancakes with applesauce. You can also eat the applesauce plain as a snack or for dessert.
    A bowl with applesauce in it and cinnamon sprinkled on top of it.

    Sugar free applesauce FAQs:

    Can diabetics eat applesauce?

    Yes, diabetics can eat small amounts of sugar free applesauce.

    Can dogs have this sugar free applesauce?

    Yes, dogs can have small amounts of this applesauce.

    Is this applesauce vegan?

    Yes, this is a vegan applesauce recipe.

    Can I omit the coconut oil?

    You can, but it just won't turn out quite as creamy. If you do omit the coconut oil, add a bit more water to the pot.

    How should I store applesauce?

    Store any leftover applesauce in an airtight container or jar in the fridge for up to 10 days.

    Can I freeze this applesauce?

    Yes, this applesauce freezes really well for up to 3 months in an airtight container or jar.

    Other apple recipes you will love:

    • A healthy apple crumble bar on a plate with a bite taken out of it and a fork beside it.
      The Best Healthy Apple Bars (gluten-free)
    • A pan filled with baked apple slices topped with a caramel sauce.
      Healthy Baked Apple Slices with Caramel
    • A white casserole dish filled with a turnip and apple casserole with a serving spoon in it.
      Turnip and Apple Casserole
    • A bowl of healthy apple crumble with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.
      Healthy Apple Crumble (gluten-free & vegan)

    Since you made it this far we are basically best friends so be sure to follow me on Instagram, Pinterest, TikTok and Facebook where I share even more recipes and healthy living tips! And don’t forget to leave this recipe a star review before you go!

    Recipe

    A bowl of applesauce with cinnamon sprinkled on top of it.

    Sugar Free Applesauce

    You are going to love this sugar free applesauce recipe. It's so easy to make and can be used in so many ways.
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    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 122kcal
    Author: Dr. Erin Carter

    Equipment

    • Immersion blender
    • Large pot or stockpot

    Ingredients

    • 6 large red apples, peeled and chopped
    • 2 tablespoon organic coconut oil
    • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (or more to taste)

    Instructions

    • Place a large pot on the stovetop on medium heat.
    • Add a small amount of water to the pot (enough so you have about a centimetre of water in the bottom of your pot).
    • Add the remaining ingredients to the pot.
    • Turn the burner to medium heat and bring the ingredients to a boil.
    • Turn down the heat to low, and let everything simmer for ~20 minutes, until apples are soft and break apart easily.
    • Turn off the heat and use your immersion blender to blend the ingredients until smooth.
    • Serve and enjoy!

    Notes

    1. Save any leftover applesauce in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 10 days. 
    2. You can use any type of sweet red apples that you like for this recipe. 
    3. Nutritional values are an estimate and will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 122kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 184mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 92IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg
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