Caramelized Applesauce With Pecans and Golden Raisins |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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From a magazine; sounds fancy but easy to make! Ingredients:
1/3 cup golden raisin |
3 tablespoons cognac (brandy or apple juice) |
2 lbs pink lady apples (or other soft cooking apple) |
1/2-2/3 cup sugar (depending on tartness of apples) |
1/4 cup orange juice |
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided |
1 tablespoon grated orange peel |
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice |
1 dash salt |
3/4 cup pecan halves, toasted and coarsely chopped |
Directions:
1. Soak raisins in cognac (brandy or apple juice) in a small bowl.
2. Peel and coarsely chop apples (yeild a generous 6 cups).
3. Bring all ingredients (except 1 Tbs butter, raisins and pecans) to a boil in a large saucepan.
4. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 3 minutes stirring occasionally.
5. Cover and cook over medium-low heat 20-25 minutes or until apples are very soft, stirring occasionally.
6. Increase heat to medium.
7. Add remaining 1 Tbs butter.
8. Cook uncovered 5-8 minutes or until apples are light brown and caramelized, stirring frequently.
9. Stir in raisins and pecans, cook 1 minute.
10. Serve warm or cool completely; cover and store in refrigerator.
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