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Homemade Applesauce

Claudia
Homemade applesauce is an easy way to use up those extra apples you have on hand. Warm or cold, as a dessert or side dish it's a treat you can feel good about eating.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Simmer time to meld flavors 3 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Course Appetizer, Breakfast, Dessert, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 108 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 cups apples 6-8 apples peeled and cored
  • ¾ cup cider or apple juice or water
  • ⅓ cup maple syrup pure maple syrup only
  • 1 tablespoon ginger fresh jarred chopped or 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg

Instructions
 

Prepare Ingredients

  • Peel, core and chop the apples.

Cooking Instructions

  • Add the cider, (or apple juice or water) and the chopped apples to a large saucepan. On medium high heat bring the liquid to a boil so it is steaming. Cover with a tightly fitting lid and turn the heat down to medium low heat to slowly cook the apples.
  • Stir apples frequently to prevent sticking or uneven cooking. If the cooking liquid has evaporated, add a little more. Stay on medium low or medium heat. When apples start getting soft, start mashing the apples while they continue to cook. The apples will release moisture while being mashed. Keep mashing until you have the consistency you prefer; chunky or smooth.
  • Add the sweeteners spices and flavorings and continue cooking, stirring continuously for about 3 minutes to meld all the flavors. Remove from heat.
  • If you want the applesauce super smooth put the cooked applesauce in a food processor or you can use a strainer and use the back of a spoon to press the applesauce through.
  • Delicious served warm. If you are going to eat it later, let the applesauce cool and then refrigerate. Great served over ice cream too!

Notes

This is a do it your way recipe. Use any apples you like. You can add your choice of cooking liquid, and water is fine. You can add your choice of sweeteners spices and flavorings and make it smooth or chunky. It is delicious warm or cold. For a real treat, serve it over ice cream! 

Nutrition

Calories: 108kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 0.4gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 4mgPotassium: 185mgFiber: 3gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 68IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 0.2mg
Keyword 30 minutes or less, 5 ingredients or less, all natural dessert, dessert made with apples
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