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Fermented Applesauce

November 14, 2019 Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free, Recipes, Side Dish, Snacks, Vegetarian

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Fermented applesauce is a healthy, delicious snack.

This fermented applesauce is a delicious alternative to regular applesauce. It’s flavored with pure maple syrup and fall spices.

This fermented applesauce is an easy, healthy blender recipe.

I love to have homemade applesauce on hand during the fall. Sometimes I cook my Instant Pot applesauce, and this maple cinnamon applesauce is another favorite that I simmer on the stove.

This fermented applesauce recipe is a tangy version of the classic. It contains probiotics for good gut health, and it has so much fall flavor.

Besides tasting great, this recipe is easier to make than traditional applesauce because you don’t have to cook the apples. You simply mix the ingredients in a high-powered blender, then let the applesauce sit at room temperature to ferment.

Fermented Applesauce Tips

Whey is the bi-product of making cheese or yogurt, and it’s the fermenting agent used in this recipe. I often make homemade ricotta, and I have lots of whey left over. If you don’t have any whey, you can buy a small container of plain, whole milk yogurt and strain out a tablespoon of the liquid (a form of whey). Water kefir is a non-dairy option for making this fermented applesauce.

Use a high-powered blender or food processor to blend the applesauce to a smooth consistency.

Divide the blended applesauce into three half-pint jars. Leave an inch of headspace at the top of each jar before covering the jars with lids.

Leave the jars on the counter at room temperature for one to three days, tasting it daily to see if it’s ready. The applesauce should taste a little tangy. If you leave this fermented applesauce at room temperature for too long, the liquid will turn to alcohol.

Refrigerate the jars once the applesauce is tangy, and use it within a month.

Fermented Applesauce

Fermented applesauce is a healthy, tangy snack recipe.
$.47 per serving
4 from 1 vote
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Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Applesauce
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Fermentation Time: 1 day
Total Time: 1 day 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 120kcal
Author: Annemarie Rossi

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs apples
  • 1 tbs whey
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbs pure maple syrup

Instructions

  • Peel, core, and chop the apples.
  • Place the apples in a food processor or blender. Add the remaining ingredients and pulse until you have a smooth, evenly seasoned applesauce. Taste and the adjust seasonings as needed.
  • Transfer the mixture to 3 half-pint canning jars, leaving an inch of headspace in each jar. The headspace is important because the fermentation process can cause pressure from inside the jar. You don’t want an explosion of glass and applesauce.
  • Leave the jars on the counter for one to three days. Taste daily, and transfer to the refrigerator once the applesauce is tangy. If you leave it at room temperature for too long, it will turn to alcohol.
  • Enjoy within one month.

Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 120kcal
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Price Breakdown

This batch of fermented applesauce costs $1.87, or $.47 per half-cup serving. This is based on apples costing $.99 per pound, which is a common sale price here in Massachusetts. Enjoy this homemade fermented applesauce when apples are plentiful in the fall.

Note: This recipe was originally published in 2012, and it was updated in 2019.

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  1. Kate says

    November 16, 2019 at 11:38 pm

    4 stars
    This sounds great. I’ve never thought to ferment my applesauce before. I’m curious does the fermenting process require the maple syrup or some time of sugar to work or can that be left out?

    Reply
    • Annemarie says

      November 17, 2019 at 6:43 am

      Kate, sugar is an integral part of the fermentation process. Some of the sugar is “used up” by the process, so it’s not all there in the final product.

      Reply
  2. learningandyearning says

    October 4, 2012 at 10:29 pm

    I’ve been fermenting a lot of vegetables, but have not yet tried fruit. This sounds like a great place to start!

    Reply
  3. angie mangione says

    October 2, 2012 at 7:20 pm

    wonderful recipe, can’t wait to try it. I have been researching fermented foods, kombucha tea, kefir, etc. Just learned that they are beneficial and healthy for the gut. Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
    • Real Food, Real Deals says

      October 2, 2012 at 7:25 pm

      Thanks, Angie! I hope you like it.

      Reply
  4. Barb Hoyer (@BarbHoyer) says

    September 25, 2012 at 2:50 pm

    Interesting. I never considered fermenting applesauce. Do people have issues with eating apples?

    I’m going to be tackling fermented foods as part of the October #Unprocessed Challenge. I’ll add this to the list.

    Reply
    • Real Food, Real Deals says

      September 25, 2012 at 3:07 pm

      I hope you like it, Barb. It has a slightly more complex flavor than traditional applesauce as a result of the lacto-fermentation. I’m not sure if many people need help digesting apples specifically, but I believe the presence of any fermented product in the gut helps with digestion in general. Good luck with the Unprocessed Challenge.

      Reply
  5. Tammy says

    September 23, 2012 at 1:45 pm

    This is so clever! We drink a lot of kombucha and water kefir that I make each week but I haven’t really done any fermented foods. I’ll definitely be trying this one in the future.

    Reply
    • Real Food, Real Deals says

      September 23, 2012 at 3:54 pm

      Thanks, Tammy! I hope you like it. I haven’t ventured into kombucha yet, and that’s something I want to try.

      Reply
  6. Deanna Segrave-Daly (@tspbasil) says

    September 22, 2012 at 8:13 pm

    Wow – like the others, have never heard of using whey to make applesauce – I’m intrigued. Will be trying this out in the fall for sure – thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Real Food, Real Deals says

      September 22, 2012 at 9:02 pm

      Thanks, Deanna!

      Reply
  7. ReganJonesRD says

    September 22, 2012 at 6:54 am

    What a great concept. Love this for fall!

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    • Real Food, Real Deals says

      September 22, 2012 at 7:05 am

      Thanks, Regan!

      Reply
  8. Kat @ Eating The Week says

    September 21, 2012 at 11:24 am

    I also live in MA, and this sounds like a great way to use the current bounty of apples in our region!

    Reply
    • Real Food, Real Deals says

      September 21, 2012 at 11:45 am

      Thanks, Kat! I love how easy it is to make applesauce this way without making any pots dirty.

      Reply
  9. thefoodery says

    September 21, 2012 at 9:50 am

    I’ve never heard of making apple sauce like this, and I like that the apples are uncooked! Do the jars need to be sterilized, or is washing them with hot, soapy water okay?

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    • Real Food, Real Deals says

      September 21, 2012 at 11:40 am

      From the research I did, it’s my understanding that the jars don’t need to be sterilized. Running them through the dishwasher or washing them by hand should do the trick.

      Reply

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