First and foremost, I'll refer you to this post from 2007, and I can't stress enough how easy it is to make homemade applesauce. You cannot go wrong. If there is one thing you can safely experiment with, it's applesauce. You can't overcook it, if it's not sweet enough - you add sugar. If you want more spices, you add them. You can make it on the stove very quickly, or in a crockpot simmering on high for 4-6 hours or on low all day, your choice. You can peel and core the apples ahead of time, or just wash them, cut them up stem, seeds, skin and all, and after it cooks down and cools - run it through a food mill. You can make it chunky or smooth. You can use fresh apples, yes, but you can even use all those apples that may be getting a bit mealy in your fridge! Don't throw them out! Make applesauce!
To freeze it, just store it in ziplock freezer bags, squeeze the air out, and squish the bag flat so you can stack them in your freezer. Thaw in the microwave when you're ready to eat, you'll never know it was frozen. My husband loves homemade applesauce served warm over vanilla ice cream, a quick comforting dessert for sure if you've already got it in the freezer.
On another note, I'm currently in the hunt for a good apple pie/apple crisp filling that freezes well. I'm going to try my favorite apple pie recipe, I'll let you know how it turns out!
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