Applesauce

Natural applesauce is an ingredient made from fresh cooked and mashed apples until a smooth and homogeneous texture is obtained. It is widely used in cooking to add sweet flavor and moisture to a variety of dishes, from desserts and breads to sauces and dressings.

This purée originates from the traditional homemade preparation of cooked apples, a technique that has been passed down in various culinary cultures around the world, especially in regions where the apple is a common fruit.

Among its properties, natural applesauce stands out for being rich in fiber, vitamins (such as vitamin C), and minerals, in addition to being low in fat and sodium. As a natural and healthy sweetener, it is an ideal alternative for reducing the use of refined sugar in recipes.

In different regions of Latin America, this ingredient may be known by different names, such as apple compote, ground apple, or mashed apple, although "applesauce" is the most common and recognized term.