Homemade Applesauce. A Healing Recipe

No matter what time of the year it is, somebody is fighting with a cold, flu, ulcer, etc. If you or a family member are suffering, could homemade applesauce be helpful? Yes. Homemade applesauce is a quick and easy way to help soothe cold and flu symptoms. My family is a believer in it's healing powers. But you don't have to believe that in order to benefit from it.

My husband had a terrible cold. He wanted to eat something, yet the thought of most foods turned him off. I peeled some apples and made homemade applesauce for him. I think the smell alone makes most people feel warm and toasty! I gave him the warm applesauce, no tummy upsets, no bloated feeling from eating a heavy food. He even asked for seconds.

I have heard of many ailments that people use homemade applesauce for. Colds and flu of course, but also gastrointestinal upsets and ulcers. Some moms mix medicine in applesauce to make it easier to take. Of course you should ask your doctor before you do. People who have had dental work find it easy to eat. I ate it as a kid when I had tonsillitis because it was soothing. Those who want or need to eat apples but find the raw apples too hard to eat. Homemade applesauce is a great way to get more magnesium and fiber in your diet.

How to make homemade applesauce. The sky is the limit!

My husband's applesauce was strictly chopped/diced apples in enough water to keep them from sticking to the pan. I put a lid on and stirred it frequently. I added no sugar or honey. I did add cinnamon. It took approx. 15-20 minutes. You can add sugar or honey, some people add molasses. You can keep the skins of the apples on or you can peel the apples. The apples don't have to be all the same kind. Mix and match. It just adds to the flavor and texture. You can mash the apples until there are no chunks or purposely leave chunks of apple. Hubby preferred his chunky.

I love making homemade applesauce because I control what goes in it. It's quick and easy and cleaning up requires washing a spoon and a saucepan. Make sure to refrigerate the leftover applesauce. You can also freeze it in cartons or freezer bags. Don't forget to date it.

Homemade applesauce smells good, looks good and tastes good. You certainly don't have to be sick to eat it, but if you are, it might be a healing food for what ails you!

Homemade applesauce tips.

Add a little water to the apples so they won't stick to the pan.
Keep your heat low to medium. High heat easily burns it.
A soft apple variety will cook down quickly and without much mashing.