Photo by Chelsea Kyle
I like to mix up several kinds of apples for great-tasting applesauce. I prefer it coarse, so I cook it for a short time and then mash it only slightly.
Recipe information
Yield
Makes 5 cups
Ingredients
8 assorted apples (i.e., Rome, McIntosh, Royal Gala, Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, and Red Delicious)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 cup fresh apple cider
1/2 cup sugar
1 cinnamon stick (3 inches long)
Preparation
Step 1
1. Peel, core and cut the apples into large chunks, tossing them with the lemon juice to prevent discoloration.
Step 2
2. Place the apples and remaining ingredients in a large, heavy pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover partially and cook until apples are very tender, about 15 minutes. Uncover the pot and cook 5 minutes more.
Step 3
3. Remove the pot from the heat and discard the cinnamon stick. Coarsely mash the apples with the cooking juices. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate, covered, until ready to use, up to 5 days.
Nutrition Per Serving
Per 1/2 cup: 114 calories
30g carbohydrates
1g fat
no protein
no cholesterol.
#### Nutritional analysis provided by New Wellness
Richmond
Va.
