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Homemade Applesauce

Prep Time 25

Cook Time 20

A sweet, hydrating, and fragrant treat that's extra scrumptious when made with seasonal local apples.

by Elizabeth Kurtz

Food 4 Thought

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Applesauce is sweet and hydrating and extra-delicious over some non-dairy ice cream for dessert. The homemade version makes the house smell amazing and if you use local fresh apples or a store-bought seasonal varietal, it is extra scrumptious.

IngredientsInstructions

Ingredients

Servings

6 pounds mixed apple varieties local apples are best, Granny Smith, Gala, Honeycrisp, Golden Delicious, peeled, cored and cut into ½-inch pieces
1 cup apple juice or water
Juice of 1/2 lemon
2 tablespoons brandy optional
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Generous sprinkle ground nutmeg

Instructions

Nutritional Facts

Nutrition Facts

Homemade Applesauce

Amount per Serving

Calories

170

% Daily Value*

Fat

0.5

g

1

%

Saturated Fat

0.1

g

1

%

Polyunsaturated Fat

0.1

g

Monounsaturated Fat

0.02

g

Sodium

6

mg

0

%

Potassium

283

mg

8

%

Carbohydrates

43

g

14

%

Fiber

6

g

25

%

Sugar

35

g

39

%

Protein

1

g

2

%

Vitamin A

124

IU

2

%

Vitamin C

13

mg

16

%

Calcium

26

mg

3

%

Iron

0.4

mg

2

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Instructions

Place apples, apple juice, lemon juice and brandy into a large pan or pot and bring it to the boil over medium-high heat.
Lower the heat and simmer until the apples are soft, about 15 minutes.
Add sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
With a potato masher or a food processor mash the mixture coarsely for chunky applesauce or puree until smooth.
Store covered in refrigerator until ready to use.
Serve warm over non-dairy ice cream.