Made with just 3 simple ingredients, this sugar free strawberry applesauce recipe is a healthy twist on a classic snack.

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Warm spice and everything nice. That is what many applesauce recipes are made of. Sprinkle a dash of cinnamon spice on your applesauce and it adds a hint of warmth and an extra dimension of flavor.

Spiced applesauce has its place. As does the sweet ol’ plain stuff. But what about kicking your traditional applesauce recipe up a notch?

Hello strawberry applesauce!

This homemade strawberry applesauce recipe is a fruity twist on an old favorite. It combines two seasons into one – summer strawberries and crisp, fall apples. And with just 3 simple ingredients and no added sugar or food coloring, you can feel good about dishing up a bowl for you and your family.

Strawberry Applesauce No Sugar

During the summer months, I stock up on fresh strawberries like they are going out of style. I usually get several quarts from a local farmer due to the fact that the strawberries we have growing on our homestead are very disagreeable – we plant and nourish them hoping for a bountiful crop but they seem to have other plans in mind. I love using the fresh picked berries in strawberry pie or to make a pitcher of strawberry lemonade. But I freeze most of the strawberries I pick to make up a large batch of strawberry applesauce come fall.

Strawberries, apples and a bit of apple juice concentrate is all you need to make this recipe. I prefer to use fuji or gala apples to make this applesauce but if you’d prefer a more tart apple, I’d suggest adding an extra splash of concentrate. Double or triple this recipe if you’d like leftovers … a rare occasion in our household. Applesauce freezes well so go ahead and make up as much as you’d like!

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Tips

To speed up the apple peeling process, I love using my apple peeler tool. It peels and cores your apples without you having to do it by hand.
If you don’t have any frozen strawberries on hand, try using fresh.
Don’t have an immersion blender? Carefully pour your applesauce into a blender. It’ll work just fine.
If your applesauce appears thin, cook uncovered for an additional 5-10 minutes to allow the liquid to reduce.
Making applesauce at home is a great budget friendly snack. In our neck of the woods, a small jar of applesauce costs anywhere from $2.29-$3.89. Creating it at home, especially with the ingredients you grew on your homestead is not only healthier but a money saver too.
Applesauce freezes very well! Simple pour into a freezer safe container and enjoy for months. Scroll below to check out my favorite freezer cups.

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What are the Ingredients in Strawberry Applesauce?

The best strawberry applesauce recipe only contains fruit! You won’t find any added sugar, artificial flavors or food dyes here.

Strawberries – Frozen or fresh strawberries are used to make this easy strawberry applesauce recipe. They add a bright burst of strawberry flavor as well as naturally color the homemade applesauce a beautiful red color.

Apples – I prefer to use fuji or gala apples to give the applesauce a lot of sweet flavor without any tart taste.

Apple juice concentrate – Instead of sugar, I prefer to use apple juice concentrate to enhance the sweetness of the sauce.

Water – A very small amount of water is used to help soften the apples during the cooking process.

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How to Make Strawberry Applesauce

A blend of strawberries, apples and juice comes together to create a delicious and healthy applesauce recipe. It’s a great food for toddlers and adults alike!

Makes: 8-12 servings

Ingredients

6 heaping cups of frozen strawberries
3 1/2 pounds chopped apples (8-10 apples)
3/4 cup frozen apple juice concentrate
1/4 cup water

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Directions

Peel, core and chop the apples. Keep in mind, the smaller the apple slices, the quicker they will cook.

Add the berries and sliced apples to a large stockpot. Pour juice concentrate and water over the fruit. Turn burner to medium-high heat. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, cover and cook for 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Remove lid and cook for an additional 10 minutes or until the liquid has reduced slightly and the fruit is very soft.

Using an immersion blender, puree the sauce until smooth. Cool to room temperature before placing in the refrigerator. Serve chilled.

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Can You Can Strawberry Applesauce?

Yes! Learn how to can strawberry applesauce using the simple steps below.

Bring strawberry applesauce to a boil. Ladle hot applesauce into a hot jar. Leave 1/2-inch of headspace. Remove any air bubbles, then wipe the rims of the jars to clean off any sticky applesauce residue. Add canning lid and bands.
Place jars into a hot water bath canner, covering the jars with at least an inch of water. Process pints for 15 minutes and quarts for 20 minutes.
Turn off heat and let jars rest for 5 minutes. This helps to reduce any siphoning from the jars. Carefully remove jars from water bath canner and place on a level surface for about 24 hours. Remove metal bands, check seals and store strawberry applesauce canning recipe in your pantry.