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Applesauce

Prepare a simple and delightful treat for your little one with homemade Applesauce. This toddler-friendly dish involves cooking peeled and sliced apples until soft, then mashing them into a smooth consistency. Source: myplate

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Applesauce
Suitable from
—

Easy to prepare

Total time
35min

undefined min prep

Makes
4servings

adjustable below

Iron
0.0mg

per serving

Common allergens

None

Ingredients

4 servings
  • Apple4
  • Water1/4 cup
  • Sugar1/8 cup

Steps

  1. 01

    Wash hands with soap and water.

  2. 02

    Wash and then cut apples in quarters. Apples can be peeled, but fiber will be decreased.

  3. 03

    Combine apples and water in saucepan. Heat to boiling. Turn heat to low as soon as the water is boiling.

  4. 04

    Simmer over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes or until apples are tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

  5. 05

    Stir in sugar and heat until sugar is dissolved.

Nutrition

Per serving, calculated from USDA data for the ingredients above.

Calories
29kcal
Protein
0.1g
Fat
0.1g
Carbs
7.1g
Calories from
  • Carbs97%
  • Protein1%
  • Fat2%

Ingredient health benefits

✨ Anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant
🫀 Cardiovascular health
💩 Gut health
🤲 Skin health
🦠 Immune system
🦵 Cellular growth

General associations for these ingredients, not claims about this recipe.

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Nutrition Facts

Estimated · 4 servings per recipe

Amount per serving

Calories

29

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.1g0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 0.1mg0%
Total Carbohydrate 7.1g3%
Dietary Fiber 0.8g3%
Total Sugars 6.1g
Incl. Added Sugars 0.0g0%
Protein 0.1g0%
Vitamin D 0.0mcg0%
Calcium 2mg0%
Iron 0.0mg0%
Vitamin C 1.7mg2%
Zinc 0.0mg0%

Estimated from USDA ingredient data. %DV uses the adult 2,000-calorie reference — children’s needs differ.

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