Best applesauce

Grab a serving of naturally-sweet applesauce. It’ll compliment your lunch, act as a snack, or even a dessert when lounging on the couch.

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There are a lot of choices out there when it comes to applesauce. Some are more tart, sweet, or paired with additional fruits to offer variety. Whether you like the brands that come in a cup or the ones that come in a pouch, you have choices to accompany your meals and snacks. We’ve gathered a collection of our favorite applesauce options, so check them out. 

Staff pick

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Mott's unsweetened applesauce

A reliable favorite for lunches

Peel back the foil wrapper and unveil naturally sweet applesauce. Each cup is 3.9 ounces and has no sugar or other sweeteners added so you can enjoy the original apple flavor. There are 12 packs of 6 cups with this option, providing a total of 72 cups.  

A bit of chew

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Musselman's chunky apple sauce

Get a bit of texture with your snack

If you really love applesauce, Musselman’s has you covered with this choice. You’ll get 12 shatterproof-plastic jars that contain 24-ounces of applesauce. So, it's ideal for those who love to bake or add applesauce to other dishes. Each serving is only 100 calories and offers a smooth, pleasant texture. 

On the go

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GoGo squeeZ applesauce

Portable packaging that’s easy to open

Easily twist open these pouches of applesauce when you need to take it to go. They’re available in three flavors, including banana and mango blends, that can all be enjoyed through the built-in straw. There are 20 pouches in each box, containing 3.2-ounces of applesauce each. 

Big box

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Mott's apple and cinnamon variety pack applesauce

Great for families or applesauce lovers

Portion control can be tough with delicious applesauce in the pantry or fridge. However, this big box of 36 offers 24 original and 12 cinnamon 4-ounce applesauce cups to enjoy any time of day. The pre-measured cups also make preparation for recipes easy. 

Easy to eat

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Buddy Fruits pure blended fruit to go

Most flavor options available

Want something a bit more exciting than plain applesauce? Buddy Fruits offers lots of flavor combinations, like apple cinnamon, banana, blueberry, and mango. They’re packaged in 3.2-ounce pouches and are easy to eat at any age. They also have no added sugars, so you’re just getting fruits. 

Simple and sweet

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Some versions of applesauce have no added sugars, and others include additional fruits to offer a variety of flavors. As a good starting place, we think Mott's unsweetened applesauce is the best option in our collection. Each cup only contains three ingredients: apples, water, and vitamin C preservative. It’s the closest option to apples in their natural state. Plus, the individual cups fit nicely in the pantry, fridge, or lunch bags.

If you’re always on the go, or you need an option for your little ones, the GoGo squeeZ applesauce is an excellent alternative. You don’t need any utensils to eat it thanks to the built-in straw, and the cap is resealable. It’s hard to find fault in how convenient they make it to eat applesauce on the way to work, school, or grandma’s house.

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