Cherry Applesauce

This is an easy sauce using cherry preserves, that is great served alone, or over latkes, chicken, etc. Adapted from Bon Appetit(Dec. 2001) A Russian recipe.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Yields: 2 cups

Ingredients

• 5  gala apples, peeled, cored, cut into 1/2-inch chunks (or Golden Delicious)
• 1⁄4 cup  unsweetened apple juice
• 1⁄4 cup  cherry preserves
•  ground ginger, to garnish

Directions

1. In a heavy large saucepan,combine apple chunks and unsweetened apple juice.
2. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
3. Cover, reduce the heat to low and simmer until apples are very tender, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
4. Remove from heat.
5. Mix in the cherry preserves.
6. Using a potato masher or fork, smoosh the mixture to chunky puree.
7. This sauce can be prepared up to 2 days ahead.
8. Cover and refrigerate.
9. Serve hot or cold, garnished with ginger, if desired. Enjoy!