Traditional Applesauce (Or Pear Sauce)

Submitted by senseicheryl

"This recipe is from the www.lifescript.com website. "Make it Seasonal: Substitute pears for the apples to make pear sauce. Add 2 twists of freshly ground black pepper to the pears for a surprising complement.""

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Yields: 10 1/2 cup servings
• Serves: 10

ingredients

• 1182.95 ml apples, peeled, cored, cut into chunks
• 177.44 ml water
• 29.58 ml lemon juice
• 118.29 ml honey
• 0.25 ml cinnamon, to taste (optional)
• 0.25 ml nutmeg, to taste (optional)

directions

1. Place the apple chunks in a large, heavy-bottomed, stainless-steel pot. Add the rest of the ingredients.
2. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Simmer until the fruit becomes tender, about 20 minutes.
3. Puree in a food mill or blender.
4. Cool and refrigerate.