Cardamom Applesauce

Rita~'s Note:

I just adore cardamom! If you enjoy it like I do give this a try! Depending on how sweet your apples are adjust the sugar. Cinnamon can be replaced for the cardamom.

• Total Time: 1 hrs
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 6

Yield: 2.5 cups

• 2 lbs granny smith apples, peeled, cored, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 cup water
• 1/4-1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cardamom

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients in heavy medium saucepan. Cover, bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until apples are very tender, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes. Cool slightly. Transfer to food processor; puree. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.).

Reviews

[CJAY]

Great recipe! I only made half of it. I used granny smith and galas, less than 1/4 cup of the brown sugar, and the cardamom. I used a potato masher so there would be some chunks of apple. Thanks for sharing. Made for ZWT7-Switzerland.

[Cookgirl]

I can't add to the review of this recipe other than all the other glowing reviews it has received.
I used a variety of apples that had to be used up in the fridge including but not limited to fujis. A dollop of Nancy's whole milk yogurt and light sprinkle of cardamom was the icing on the cake so to speak. Reviewed for Veg Tag January.

[katew]

Delicious and a terrific way to use apples close to their use by date. I will freeze half my batch. I did this recipe successfully in the microwave . Made for ZWT 6.