Fixing Runny Sauce Add a starch thickener if purchased or homemade applesauce is too runny. Stir together about 1/4 cup of apple juice, cider or runny applesauce with 1 to 2 teaspoons of arrowroot or tapioca flour in a small bowl, mixing it into a slurry. Heat the applesauce in a pan over low heat.Click to see full answer. Beside this, what can I do with lots of applesauce? 10 Recipes That Use Up That Jar of Applesauce How To Make Tender Baked Oatmeal Cups. Baked Apple-Oat Breakfast Squares. Nutty Banana Sheet Cake. Olive Oil Carrot Muffins. Strawberry Cheesecake Breakfast Bars. Apple Zucchini Muffins. Gluten-Free and Vegan Gingerbread Cake. Cakey, Oaty, Energy Bars Packed with Fruits & Seeds. Also Know, how do you use applesauce to thicken with cornstarch? For each cup of liquid, you want to thicken, start with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch in a small bowl. Add an equal amount of cold liquid and stir until smooth paste forms. This is your slurry. Besides, do you drain the water when making applesauce? 2. peel, core and segment your apples, cook them (apart of the too-thin applesauce) until soft in a 1 inch of water. Then drain off the liquid and add the solids to your applesauce. The liquid makes good drinking apple juice.What goes with applesauce for snack?Stir applesauce into plain or vanilla yogurt, or try it with ricotta or cottage cheese. Top with nuts, dried fruits, whole grain cereal or granola. Eat applesauce with a favorite tangy cheese. My personal favorites: Manchego from Spain or extra sharp cheddar, but any tangy or sharp cheese will do nicely.