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Home » Fruit Recipes » Plum Applesauce

Plum Applesauce

Published: Sep 26, 2014 · Modified: Mar 18, 2018 by Allison · 9 Comments

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Pink applesauce in a white bowl with a cinnamon stick.

Happy first week of Fall! I’m here with the perfect recipe to make the transition from Summer to Fall. I combined the last plums of the season with apples, for a delicious twist on applesauce. The plums give the applesauce a beautiful pink color, and they pair wonderfully with sweet/tart apples. The flavors of the apples and plums are made even better by cooking them with maple syrup and cinnamon.

Pink applesauce in a glass jar with a wooden spoon.

Homemade applesauce is not only delicious but also super easy. Just simmer the fruit on the stove, stir it occasionally, and mash it up once it’s soft. You can choose how smooth or chunky you want it, and you can steal bites while it’s still warm –  sooo good! An added bonus: your house will smell amazing while this is bubbling away on the stove. Once you try homemade applesauce you’ll never want the store bought stuff again.

Recipe

Pink applesauce in a white bowl with a cinnamon stick.

Plum Applesauce

Slow simmered apples and plums combine to make the perfect early Fall snack - homemade applesauce!
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Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 97kcal
Author: Allison - Celebrating Sweets

Ingredients

  • 4 apples, partially peeled (see note)
  • 3 red or black plums, skins left on
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • ⅓ cup water
  • 1-2 cinnamon sticks

Instructions

  • Chop the apples and plums into 1-inch pieces, discarding the pits and cores. Place the fruit, maple syrup, water, and cinnamon sticks in a medium sized saucepan.
  • Cover the pot and simmer over medium-low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove the lid and simmer for an additional 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. If necessary, add a couple more tablespoons of water during the cook time.
  • For a chunkier applesauce, mash with a potato masher or wooden spoon. If you'd like it smoother, puree it in a blender or food processor.

Notes

I like to leave some skin on the apples for texture. I peel about half of it off and leave the other half on.

Nutrition

Calories: 97kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 196mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 180IU | Vitamin C: 8.7mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 0.3mg

Nutritional Information is an estimate based on third-party calculations and may vary based on products used and serving sizes.

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  1. Miss Mandee

    October 07, 2014 at 9:52 am

    This looks really yummy! I wanted to let you know that I’m featuring this post tonight at the Create & Share Link Party (7:00 PM MST)! Congratulations!!! Can’t wait to see what you share with us this week 🙂
    http://designsbymissmandee.blogspot.com/

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    • Celebrating Sweets

      October 07, 2014 at 2:25 pm

      Awesome! Thank you!!

      Reply
  2. Rose

    March 21, 2018 at 9:08 am

    4 stars
    I love the color! I will try this when plums are in season.

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  3. Tina Tippin

    September 08, 2018 at 5:05 pm

    Just made your recipe and it is Wonderful! My sweet husband thought it needed just a bit more sweet, so I added a small handful of brown sugar at the end. Apples and plums are a wonderful combination. Oh…I did add just a drop of really good vanilla as well. Yum!! Will definitely make again and again. Thank you for sharing this.

    Reply
    • Celebrating Sweets

      September 09, 2018 at 10:48 am

      I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  4. Mel

    September 01, 2020 at 6:21 pm

    Can this be made with just plums?

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    • Allison

      September 02, 2020 at 11:01 am

      I’m not quite sure if it will be thick enough. The pectin in the apples helps to thicken it. Best of luck playing around with it.

      Reply
  5. ViDonna

    October 12, 2020 at 2:48 pm

    Was wondering if this plum applesauce can be canned?

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    • Allison

      October 13, 2020 at 1:34 pm

      I have never canned it, but I would assume that you could. Here is a good reference regarding canning: https://www.seriouseats.com/2012/02/how-to-can-canning-pickling-preserving-ball-jars-materials-siphoning-recipes.html

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