Blushing Applesauce
Ingredients
- unpeeled Macintosh apples (5 pounds)
- white sugar (0.75 cup)
- water (0.75 cup)
- fresh lemon juice (0.25 cup)
- ground cinnamon (1 teaspoon)
- ground nutmeg (0.5 teaspoon)
Instructions
- Place apples in a large pot with sugar, water, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until apples are very soft and lose their shape, about 25 minutes.
- Remove apples from the heat and allow to cool slightly. Puree apples in a food processor or food mill. If using the food processor, strain apples through a sieve to remove pieces of apple skin.
- Stir in cinnamon and nutmeg. Serve at room temperature or refrigerate and serve cold.
Nutrition
(*Nutrition data is approximate and may vary depending on the brand and type of ingredients used.)
- kcal: 179
- fat: 0 g
- sats: 0 g
- carbs: 47 g
- fibre: 6 g
- protein: 1 g
- salt: 0.003 g