Applesauce
When freshly harvested apples are in the market, it’s time to make applesauce. Try using sweeter and softer varieties or, if you use a tart variety, add a little more honey to balance the flavor. Applesauce will keep in your refrigerator for about a week or store for months in your freezer. It makes a delicious addition to baked goods, like the Apple Honey Cake featured on page 18 of our Fall 2015 issue.
Applesauce
When apples are in season, this homemade applesauce recipe is a must-try. Made with fresh apples, orange zest, and a touch of honey, it's perfect for snacking or adding to baked goods.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds apples, peeled, cored and sliced
- Zest and juice of 1 orange
- 1-2 tablespoons honey, or agave nectar to make it vegan
Instructions
- In a large pot bring the apples, orange juice, orange zest and 1 cup of water to boil. Lower heat and simmer for approximately 30 minutes, or until the apples are very tender. Mash with a potato masher if you like a chunkier consistency or use an immersion blender if you like a smoother purée.
- Taste and add 1–2 tablespoons of honey, depending on the sweetness of the apples and how sweet you like it. Let cool and then refrigerate or freeze.
Nutrition
Calories: 208kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 426mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 43g | Vitamin A: 257IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 0.5mg
