Roasted Applesauce

This simple applesauce recipe is a natural for days when you are already using the oven.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Yields: 1 quart

Ingredients

• 3  lbs tart apples
• 1⁄4 cup light brown sugar
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 1  grated orange, zest of
• 1  teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Peel, core and quarter apples.
3. Put the apples in a Dutch oven or large covered casserole dish.
4. Add remaining ingredients.
5. Cover and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until apples are soft.
6. Stir or whisk to desired smoothness.
7. Note: You may have to adjust the time if you bake with other items at a different temperature.