Kittencal's Chunky or Smooth Applesauce (Fat Free/Freezable) |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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You may adjust the amount of sugar and cinnamon to taste, this applesauce freezes well just transfer to 1/2-cup plastic containers and freeze, to defrost just pop into the microwave for 30 seconds - use for baking, cooking or eating :) Ingredients:
3 1/2 lbs apples, peeled, cored and chopped (leave coarsely chopped for chunky applesauce) |
3/4 cup unsweetened apple juice or 3/4 cup water |
1/2-1 cup white sugar (or use white and brown) |
1 teaspoon cinnamon |
1/2 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg |
1 tablespoon lemon juice |
Directions:
1. For CHUNKY applesauce; place the coarsely chopped apples and apple juice or water, 1/2 cup sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg into a large saucepan; simmer uncovered over medium-low heat occasionally stirring and pushing down with a potato masher or back of a large spoon while cooking until desired texture is achieved.
2. Cook until the apples are tender but still chunky, about 12-15 minutes, adjusting the sugar amount to taste while cooking.
3. Mix in lemon juice.
4. Cool completely then refrigerate or freeze in containers if desired.
5. For SMOOTH applesauce; cool the apple mixture then place in a blender; puree until smooth.
6. Cool completely then refrigerate or freeze if desired.
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