Raw Spiced Applesauce

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: 10 mins
• 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.