16 + Super Tasty Recipes Using Applesauce

If you have some applesauce in your refrigerator that needs using up, you might be at a loss for recipes that you can incorporate this sweet ingredient into.

We all know that applesauce goes great with pork chops, but what about actually using it in cooking and in baked goods?

If you want to discover some fun and innovative ways to incorporate applesauce into your weekly cooking, look no further, because we’ve got you covered.

Simply keep reading below to find out some fun and easy ways to cook with applesauce. 

1. The Very Best Homemade Applesauce

Now, before we get started, let us show you how to make your own homemade applesauce for those special occasions where you want to go the extra mile.

There are lots of homemade applesauce recipes out there, but we’ve searched high and low, and can guarantee you that you won’t find anything better than this. 

2. Healthy Banana Bread With Applesauce

One of the best things about applesauce is that it works really well as a replacement for dairy products such as eggs and milk, subsequently making it a much healthier option.

This recipe shows you how you can make a delicious moist and healthy banana bread, using some leftover applesauce from the refrigerator. 

3. Slow Cooker Applesauce Pulled Chicken Sandwiches

If the title of this dish isn’t enough to get your mouth watering, wait until you hear the ingredients.

Succulent, tender, pulled chicken, combined with plenty of creamy coleslaw, all put together between two slices of savory pretzel bread with plenty of tangy applesauce inside. 

4. Zucchini Bread With Applesauce

Many people reading this list probably won’t be aware of the fact that you can use applesauce to create delicious bread based food items.

This recipe teaches you how to bake bread that specifically uses applesauce as a primary ingredient.

Zucchini bread is almost as well loved as banana bread in terms of taste, and the addition of the sweet and tangy applesauce just takes it to the next level. 

5. Applesauce Puffs

These delicious little morsels of tastiness are delightful to look at. Absolutely covered in brown sugar, and baked until golden brown.

They are baked in an incredibly simple way, using applesauce to give it that signature soft and fluffy texture.

You can serve these at any time of the day, but we think that personally they would make a great luxury breakfast snack. 

6. Applesauce Donuts

If you’ve never ventured into the realms of making your own donuts before, then we recommend that you get started with this recipe, which is absolutely delicious.

With a soft, yummy and dough-like texture, they’re incredibly moreish, so we can’t guarantee that they’ll stay uneaten for very long! 

7. Applesauce Frosting

We bet that you never considered using that old jar of applesauce in the refrigerator to make a delicious buttercream frosting before, did you? Well, this recipe shows you just how to do that.

The best thing about this recipe is that the icing pipes really well, so you’ll be able to achieve your desired shape easily. It’s also vegan friendly, which is good to know if you’re catering for guests with dietary restrictions. 

8. Applesauce Pork Roast

This applesauce pork roast is truly the best recipe that you’ll find on the internet for this dish. It’s cooked beautifully in honey, along with the applesauce which gives it a tang.

This combination is truly to die for, and also gives you the most tender roast possible. 

9. Applesauce Brownie

Is it any wonder that applesauce is used so ubiquitously in desert based items? It’s tangy, sweet, and adds a richness of flavor and taste that dairy products simply can’t give you.

If you want to try a variation on the regular brownie recipe to see if the applesauce version is up to standard, then give this recipe a try, we can guarantee that you’ll be impressed. 

10. Applesauce Oatmeal Bars

If you’re looking for a healthy treat to make you kids for breakfast, then look no further than this recipe for delicious applesauce oatmeal bars.

They are incredibly succulent, crumbly and crispy, and last well too, so you can eat them over a number of days and even put them in the kids lunchboxes as a special treat.

The best thing about them is that they’re incredibly easy to bake, so you can start making these regularly.  

11. Applesauce Oatmeal Muffins

Another super healthy recipe that you can make for either breakfast, or a snack during lunchtime.

Despite being super good for you, these muffins won’t leave you feeling hungry afterward like many diet based desserts out there. Whip these up if you’re feeling peckish but are trying to shed a couple of extra pounds. 

12. Chocolate Banana Applesauce Cakes

Has there ever been a better sounding combination than chocolate and banana? We think not. This recipe is truly delicious, with plenty of devilish chocolate packed inside, along with gooey, sweet banana.

The applesauce ensures that it’s as moist as humanly possible. This dessert recipe is a real winner. 

13. Applesauce Walnut Cake

If you’re looking for your next favorite cake recipe, then this applesauce and walnut cake is absolutely to die for.

It is very lightly spiced, so does not contain any flavors that are too overpowering, and yet is fully or cozy and warm tastes. Make this one when the weather is cold outside and you need some warming up with a sweet treat. 

14. Rosemary Roasted Chicken With Applesauce

We have to admit, we thought that pork was the only meat that pairs well with applesauce, but we couldn’t have been more wrong. This rosemary chicken recipe shows you how to roast your meat to absolute perfection.

It brushes butter on the top of the bird before cooking to make sure that it’s extra golden. On top of this, it shows you how to make your own homemade applesauce that is really the creme de la creme. 

15. Applesauce Pancakes

If you’re looking for a more luxurious breakfast food item that incorporates applesauce, then you simply have to try these pancakes.

They’re incredibly light and fluffy, and go so well with the applesauce and spice dressing that’s left to drip all over them. These make a really good breakfast option for fall. 

16. Applesauce Spice Cake

If you’re looking for the perfect cake to make this Autumn, then look no further than this deliciously spicy and warming applesauce cake.

If you are lovers of all things dense, and pumpkin based, then this cake makes a great alternative. We can guarantee that everyone will be badgering you for this recipe! 

17. Potato Latkes With Applesauce

If you want to try a dish that’s a little bit different, then you simply have to try this potato latkes recipe. Latkes are a traditional food that are served over Hanukkah.

They consist of potatoes, flour, salt, black pepper, onions, eggs, oil, and of course, applesauce.

This dish is always served with applesauce alongside it, as it works perfectly with the flavors of the latkes to give both a savory and sweet taste. 

18. Applesauce Cookies

If you’ve recently had the hankering for some homemade cookies (which lets face it we all do), then why not try this healthier alternative that won’t leave you feeling guilty afterward.

This recipe replaces the sugar in the cookies with applesauce instead, which significantly cuts down the calories. They are soft, delicious, and go great packed up in your kid’s lunchbox. 

In addition to this, they’re really easy to make, and they can be baked in batches and stored in the freezer to eat at a later time. 

19. Applesauce Glazed Ribs 

There’s nothing better than a tender, juicy, flavorful rib for dinner from time to time.

If you’ve been craving ribs for dinner, this recipe shows you how you can make the perfect glaze for your succulent pieces of meat using applesauce. 

It uses applesauce, cider vinegar, paprika, ginger, shallots, and mustard, which give it a deliciously tangy yet sweet flavor. This unique combination is truly a winner, and just might become a weeknight staple in your household. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Now that we’ve taken a look at some delicious ways that you can incorporate applesauce into both your cooking and baking, let’s take a look at some frequently asked questions that you all had. 

What Is Applesauce Made Of? 

First, let’s get this basic question out of the way and delve into the ingredients packed in a delicious jar of applesauce.

It may seem obvious at first, but there are some specific kinds of apples that are used to give applesauce its signature flavor. 

The apples most commonly used in this sauce are Bramley apples. This is because the apple itself creates a very fine puree that cannot be as easily achieved with other types of apple varieties. 

The sauce is made by cooking the apples alongside water, or most commonly, apple cider, which is responsible for giving it that tangy taste that we all know and love.

The seeds and peel are separated in a food bowl before being pureed. 

What Is Applesauce In The Uk? 

The applesauce that they use in the UK is very much like ours, it is made in the same way but has a different color.

The applesauce that they have in Britain tends to be far lighter in color than ours, and sometimes uses lemon juice and sugar in the making process too. 

The apple sauce that we have here tends to have an incredibly smooth and silky texture, whereas the one they serve in the UK normally has small chunks of apple incorporated into the mix. 

Is Applesauce Healthy To Eat? 

I’m sure that many of you reading this will  be incredibly pleased to find that applesauce is an incredibly healthy food item to eat.

This is why it makes such a great alternative to popular desserts such as oatcakes, brownies, muffins, and cakes. 

It is packed full of antioxidants which are called phytochemicals, they are responsible for helping your body to protect itself against a whole host of different diseases.

Some of these include heart disease, diabetes, and some forms of cancer. 

If you choose to make fresh applesauce, this is even better, because you can make sure that you are incorporating the skin into the sauce, which is the part that has the most antioxidants.

We recommend that you replace dairy products with applesauce from time to time if you’re a regular baker, as it’s an incredibly healthy yet tasty alternative. 

Is Applesauce Healthier Than Apples? 

Although as we just mentioned above, applesauce is fantastic for its nutritional value, there is nothing better than eating ripe, whole foods.

Because there are no additives or preservatives, and the skin is still intact on whole apples, they are subsequently healthier to eat, as well as being a better source of fiber. 

Is Applesauce the Same As Apple Puree? 

Technically, yes. Applesauce and apple puree are incredibly similar in the way that they are prepared, the only difference is that applesauce tends to be very smooth.

Apple puree, on the other hand, tends to have a more chunky, dense texture. 

Is Applesauce Good For Your Stomach? 

Yes, applesauce can actually be very beneficial for your stomach. It is a healthy gut food, as one cup of applesauce that hasn’t been sweetened, contains two grams of soluble fiber.

Fiber slows down the process of digestion so you’ll be more easily able to digest all of the healthy nutrients it contains. 

Final Thoughts

Applesauce, although it may not seem like it on the surface, actually has a whole host of different uses. It can be used to make breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert dishes, and provides a healthier alternative to using dairy products.