It’s officially apple season.

What better way to welcome it in than with a healthy, sweet, delicious applesauce recipe?

Considering it’s been unusually warm this month (90 degrees in September? really?) I thought I’d try a simple raw applesauce to eliminate the simmering.

This applesauce is perfect on its own but you can use it in baking as well. I like to add it to smoothies and pancakes.

You can use any variety of apple you have on hand though some are better for applesauce than others. Firmer apples make for chunkier and fuller applesauce while juicy apples make runnier applesauce. If you grow your own apples, this is a great starter for making fruit leathers to store for winter.

Why RAW Applesauce?

Cooked homemade applesauce is infinitely better than store bought but raw applesauce tops them all.

Not only is it delicious (think apple cider in solid form), raw applesauce contains all of the benefits of fresh apples, like digestive enzymes and naturally occurring good bacteria.

By keeping the peels on you’re also adding fiber, vitamins, and minerals (as most of those are in the skin). Plus, peeling apples is no fun so it makes your life easier!

Raw Applesauce Recipe

This raw applesauce is a perfect treat for a warm fall day.

Ingredients:

• 2 apples (organic preferably)
• 1 tbs. apple cider vinegar or lemon juice (optional if using immediately)
• 1 soaked Medjool date or 1 tbs. maple syrup (optional)
• a few pinches of cinnamon and ginger (optional)

Directions:

Roughly chop the apples and add them to a food processor or high powered blender.

Add lemon juice or ACV and Medjool date or maple syrup and spices if using and process until your desired consistency.

Add water 1 tsp. at a time if needed for consistency.

This will keep in your refrigerator for about a week if you add lemon juice or ACV. If you don’t, use it right away as it will start to brown and “turn”.

Raw Applesauce

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

A simple and delicious raw applesauce recipe.

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Ingredients

• 2 apples (organic preferably)
• 1 tbs. apple cider vinegar or lemon juice (optional if using immediately)
• 1 soaked Medjool date or 1 tbs. maple syrup (optional)
• a few pinches of cinnamon and ginger (optional)

Instructions

1. Roughly chop the apples and add them to a food processor or high powered blender.
2. Add lemon juice or ACV and medjool date or maple syrup and spices if using and process until your desired consistency.
3. Add water 1 tsp. at a time if needed for consistency.
4. This will keep in your refrigerator for about a week if you add lemon juice or ACV. If you don't, use it right away as it will start to brown and "turn".

How to Use Raw Applesauce

You can use raw applesauce in the same way you use cooked applesauce. 

• Eat it with a spoon
• Add it to baked goods in place of sweetener, eggs, or fat 
• Use it to make healthy gummy snacks or fruit leather
• Top your favorite pancakes with it
• Add it to a smoothie

The list goes on and on! Here are a few recipes to get your ideas flowing:

Apples and Bacon Loaded Sweet Potato (AIP)

 This awesome recipe combines sweet and savory while still being AIP friendly (which means it’s GF, DF, and Paleo too!).

The Perfect 1st Birthday Cupcake :: Grain, Nut, Egg, & Refined Sugar Free

 As QC’s first birthday approaches I’m thinking about healthy birthday cakes and this one definitely fits the bill.

Zucchini Apple Muffins (Gluten/Grain-free, Paleo, SCD-legal)

 Zucchini and apple pair off in this real food version of the classic zucchini muffin.

Slow Cooker Applesauce Chicken

A super simple recipe that anyone could make, this dish is filling and healthy. Be creative and add your favorite fruit or root vegetables.

Banana Applesauce Skillet Bread with Apple Chunks & Flaxseed

I love the idea of skillet bread. It’s so rustic and pioneer-y. This recipe is easy and allergy-friendly.

Have you ever tried raw applesauce? What’s your favorite way to eat it?