I’m pretty positive we’ve run out of applesauce. Last month I was unsure. But now I’m positive. My freezer inventory sheet claims that three containers are still in my deep freezer. But they can’t be found. I suspect my husband went freezer diving for a late night treat.

This is akin to a crisis in my house. We love applesauce. Correction. We love homemade applesauce. It’s a necessary side to cake. An excellent substitute for syrup on pancakes. And a great frosty snack straight from the freezer.

Luckily, applesauce is super easy to make. And yes, you can do it without a Victorian strainer or food mill. Look at this. I call it my applesauce fix recipe.