Cranberry Applesauce With Orange and Pears

photo by KateL

- Ready In:
- 1hr
- Ingredients:
- 8
- Yields:
-
4 quarts
- Serves:
- 32
ingredients
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 teaspoons orange rind, finely grated
- 1 -2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 5 lbs gala apples, peeled and cored and cut in wedges
- 2 ripe bosc pears, peeled and cored and cut in wedges
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries, washed and picked over or 12 ounces frozen cranberries, thawed
- 2 -3 tablespoons honey
- 3 inches cinnamon sticks
directions
- Put orange juice, orange rind and lemon juice in stockpot or 6-1/2-quart pot.
- Peel, core and slice one apple at a time, adding slices to pot and tossing slices in the liquid (to prevent browning).
- Peel, core and slice one pear at a time, adding slices to pot and tossing slices in the liquid.
- Add cranberries and honey and mix well. Immerse the cinnamon stick in the middle.
- Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and simmer until apples are very soft, about 15-20 minutes. Remove the cinnamon stick and discard.
- If using a Vitamix, the mixture does not need to cool before pureeing; otherwise, let mixture cool 20 minutes before pureeing in batches to desired consistency.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
KateL
Joppa, Maryland
I love to eat yummy healthy foods!