Homemade apple sauce is very easy to make, all you need is apples and a splash of water. This sugar-free apple sauce recipe is much tastier than anything you'll find in the grocery store...and just look at that dreamy texture!
Peel and core the apples. Then chop them into small, 1/2 inch pieces.
Place the apple pieces and water into a medium pot. Cover with a lid and simmer over low heat. Gently stir the apples every few minutes.
Simmer for up to 20 to 30 minutes until all of the apple pieces are soft and easy to mash.
When they are ready, use an immersion blender to puree the apples into apple sauce. Or, let them cool until warm and transfer to a blender - pulse a few times until the sauce is a consistency you like.
Notes
If the apples aren't releasing water and start to get dry, add another half tablespoon of water. Just enough to keep the bottom of the pot a bit moist.
If the apples look too watery, remove the lid while simmering to let some of the water evaporate.