This Homemade Strawberry Applesauce is made with lots of strawberries (2 heaping cups), apples, a drizzle of vanilla extract, and a pinch of cinnamon. No added sugar! It’s very easy to make stovetop, and is full of bold fruit flavor.

Nutritional Information

• Good source of fiber, which benefits heart health and digestion. The pectin in apples is a prebiotic, which is the food probiotics, or good bacteria in the gut, feed on. The soluble fiber apples contain helps with cholesterol levels. 
• Helps with hydration due to their high water content.
• Good source of vitamin C, which helps with immunity.
• Strawberries are a good source of fiber and contain potassium, folate, and numerous antioxidants.  

Strawberry Applesauce

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Age: 7+ months 

Ingredients

• 6 large apples peeled, cored and chopped
• 2 heaping cups strawberries, hulled and chopped
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

1. Simmer Apples: In a large stockpot, bring the apples, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and water to a boil. Reduce to a simmer over medium-low heat, cover and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Add Strawberries: Add in the strawberries, stir, cover and then cook for another 15 minutes. Let cool slightly.
3. Blend: For a chunky sauce, mash the apples and strawberries with the back of a wooden spoon. For a smoother sauce, transfer all ingredients into a blender or food processor and puree for 30-60 seconds or until you achieve your desired constancy. I pureed mine for 45 seconds using an emersion blender. If pureeing for baby, puree for 1-2 minutes or until very smooth.
4. Eat: Serve or transfer to an air-tight container.

Notes

Age: 7+ months

Storage: store in an air-tight container for 1 week in the fridge or 3 months in the freezer.