Granny Smith or Golden Delicious?

We’ve got the answers on which apples make the best applesauce.

When apple-picking season comes around, one of our favorite projects is cooking up homemade applesauce.

Applesauce

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Need a lunchbox snack for the kids?Homemade applesaucecooked slowly on the stove is a winning solution.

There are a few factors to keep in mind when selecting the ideal apples.

Many cooks avoid Red Delicious for that reason.

For a well-rounded applesauce, we recommend stewing up a mix of a few different apples.

Each apple brings a distinct flavor and texture, so using a variety will add dimension to your applesauce.

For a basic applesauce, use McIntosh and Golden Delicious apples.

If you make too much, use it in our super-moistApplesauce Cake.