Raw Spiced Applesauce

Submitted by COOKGIRl

"From the April 2010 issue of Sunset Magazine. Red Delicious apples are used in the original recipe but they unfortunately are not my favorite variety. I substituted Pink Lady."

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 apples, washed well, unpeeled, cored and cut into chunks
• 1⁄2 teaspoon orange zest
• 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄8 teaspoon cardamom
• 1 pinch kosher salt
• 1⁄4 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1⁄4 cup chopped pecans, toasted

directions

1. Combine apples, zest, juice, cardamom, cinnamon and salt in a food processor.
2. Whirl on PULSE to desired consistency, scraping down the sides as necessary. Note: I preferred the applesauce in small pieces as opposed to a smooth sauce. You will definitely need more than 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice. I had to add at least one half cup more liquid-diluted orange juice with filtered water, to attain the consistency I wanted. You'll have to drain the applesauce, too.
3. Top each serving with a dollop of yogurt and garnish with the toasted pecans.