Classic Applesauce

photo by loof751



- Ready In:
- 25mins
- Ingredients:
- 4
- Yields:
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2 cups
- Serves:
- 4
ingredients
- 2 lbs apples, peeled, cored, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1⁄4 cup granulated sugar
- 1⁄2 cup water (or apple cider)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
directions
- In a medium-size, heavy saucepan, combine apples, sugar & water & bring to a boil.
- Cover & simmer over medium-low heat until the apples are tender & broken down, about 15 minutes, stirring once or twice.
- Raise the heat to medium-high & cook, uncovered, until liquid is slightly reduced, about 5 minutes longer, then stir in lemon juice.
- For a smooth sauce, stir frequently or puree in a food processor.
- Serve warm or cold.
- Will keep, tightly covered, in the refrigerator for up to 1 month, or in the freezer for 2 months.
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Reviews
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I used the rest of my apples from the summer yield from the orchards and made this delicious applesauce to go with "Saturday Lunch at the Farm" yesterday. Instead of the water, I used some left over apple cider and let her cook away. The aroma was enough to bring you to your knees. Towards the end of the cooking time, I added 1/4 tsp. of vanilla and stirred in and finished the cooking time from there. Glorious Syd! Thanks for posting!
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I used the rest of my apples from the summer yield from the orchards and made this delicious applesauce to go with "Saturday Lunch at the Farm" yesterday. Instead of the water, I used some left over apple cider and let her cook away. The aroma was enough to bring you to your knees. Towards the end of the cooking time, I added 1/4 tsp. of vanilla and stirred in and finished the cooking time from there. Glorious Syd! Thanks for posting!