Cinnamon-Orange Chunky Applesauce
Cinnamon-Orange Chunky Applesauce balances tart Granny Smith apples with bright citrus and warm spice, yielding a rustic texture with tender bites in every spoonful. The orange juice and zest lift the flavor while cinnamon and nutmeg add cozy depth, delicious warm or chilled. Serve it alongside latkes, roast pork, or as a seasonal snack or dessert.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cinnamon-Orange Chunky Applesauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 37 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 23 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 83
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 39
- Digestive
- 39
- Inflammatory
- 25
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Cook the apples and orange juice in a large heavy pot over medium heat, stirring often, until the apples start to soften, about 10 minutes.
- 2
Stir the white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, orange zest, lemon zest, nutmeg, and lemon juice into the apples.
- 3
Continue cooking, stirring often, until the applesauce is chunky and thickened, about 25 minutes.
- 4
Serve warm or chilled.
- Calories 128.67 kcal Moderate 6%
- Protein 1.04 g Low Source 2%
- Carbohydrate 29.36 g 11%
- Total Fat 0.58 g Low Source 1%
- Saturated Fat 0.13 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 5.09 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 4.89 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 21.69 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 12.8 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.31 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 267.05 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 8.69 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 16.2 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
About This Recipe
Cinnamon Orange Chunky Applesauce is made with 9 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Granny Smith Apple, Ground Cinnamon, and Ground Nutmeg. Each serving provides about 128.67 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cinnamon-Orange Chunky Applesauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Granny Smith Apple, Ground Cinnamon, Ground Nutmeg, Lemon. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cinnamon-Orange Chunky Applesauce?
- About 50 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 128.67 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cinnamon-Orange Chunky Applesauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Cinnamon-Orange Chunky Applesauce healthy?
- Cinnamon-Orange Chunky Applesauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 128.67 calories and 1.04 g of protein, or 2% of the Daily Value. It contains Citrus, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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