Homemade Applesauce Maltodextrin
By the QuiteRecipes team (Jamy & Kaïna) | Food Service Professional, Early Childhood Expert & Parents
A budget-friendly homemade applesauce enriched with maltodextrin for a fast-digesting, pre-workout carbohydrate source.
A budget-friendly homemade applesauce enriched with maltodextrin for a fast-digesting, pre-workout carbohydrate source.
🥄 Ingredients
- 🫗 4 medium apples (about 600g), peeled, cored and diced
- 🫗 1/2 cup (125ml) water
- 🫗 2 tablespoons (20g) maltodextrin powder
- 🫗 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 🫗 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 🫗 1 pinch of sea salt
- 🫗 Optional: 1 tablespoon maple syrup
Nutrition Facts*
*Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary based on ingredients, brands and portion sizes. Values are provided per serving.
👨🍳 Instructions
Place the apples and water in a saucepan and simmer over medium-low heat for 15-18 minutes until very soft.
Mash with a potato masher, or blend for a perfectly smooth puree.
Stir in the lemon juice, cinnamon and salt.
Whisk in the maltodextrin until fully dissolved.
Optionally sweeten with maple syrup, then cool completely before storing.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
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Adding maltodextrin to boiling-hot applesauce, which causes lumps.
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Adding too much water and getting a thin, watery compote.
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Skipping the lemon juice, which lets the puree brown quickly.
🔄 Variations
Swap half the apples for pears.
Add a pinch of nutmeg or clove.
Blend until ultra-smooth for a sip-pouch texture.
🧊 Storage
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Keep in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to 5 days.
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Freeze in small portions for up to 3 months.
💡 Chef Tips
Tip 1: Whisk the maltodextrin into the slightly warm applesauce, off the heat, so it dissolves without clumping.
Tip 2: Use sweet apple varieties like Fuji or Gala to skip the extra sweetener.
Tip 3: Adjust the thickness with water until it reaches your preferred consistency.
Tip 4: Blend extra smooth if you plan to use it in a squeeze gel flask.
❓ FAQ
What does the maltodextrin do? It is a fast-absorbing carbohydrate, great before or during long training sessions.
How many calories per serving? About 160 per 1/2 cup.
Does it contain added sugar? No, unless you add the optional maple syrup.
How long does it keep? Up to 5 days refrigerated, or 3 months frozen.
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About the Authors
This recipe and guide was developed, tested, and approved in our home kitchen and daily life. Jamy is a retired Food Service District Manager and Early Childhood Program Manager who spent his career overseeing multi-site restaurant operations, large-scale culinary production, and daycare menu management. Kaïna brings the ultimate real-world test: making sure it brings ease and joy to our kids on a busy weeknight.
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