Applesauce

How to Make Old-Fashioned Applesauce

How to Make Old-Fashioned Applesauce
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  • Lester Lawrence

Instructions

  1. Peel apples.
  2. Cut apples into small pieces. ...
  3. Put apple pieces into a large pot. ...
  4. Fill the pot with water. ...
  5. Cook over medium heat, getting the water to boil. ...
  6. Drain water.
  7. Using a potato masher, mash apples just a little bit.
  8. Add 1/4 cup of sugar and stir.

  1. How do you make applesauce from scratch?
  2. How do you doctor up applesauce?
  3. What apples make the best applesauce?
  4. Do you need to add lemon juice when canning applesauce?
  5. Why is my homemade applesauce Brown?
  6. What can I do with applesauce?
  7. What to add to applesauce to make it taste better?
  8. Is it cheaper to make applesauce?
  9. How do you fix bland applesauce?
  10. How long does homemade applesauce last?
  11. Can you use any apples for applesauce?
  12. Are Honeycrisp good for applesauce?

How do you make applesauce from scratch?

BASIC APPLESAUCE

  1. Peel, core, and slice apples into small chunks. Transfer to a large saucepan or pot.
  2. Add in water, lemon juice, and cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil over high heat and then reduce the heat to low. ...
  3. Puree using a blender, food processor, or immersion blender for a smoother applesauce.

How do you doctor up applesauce?

4 Ways to Upgrade Your Applesauce

  1. Add maple syrup. Add a hefty drizzle of maple syrup for an even sweeter sauce and then sprinkle with cinnamon.
  2. Add browned butter and salt. Heat a tablespoon of butter in a pan and keep stirring until it turns golden brown. ...
  3. Add cayenne pepper. ...
  4. Add dried cranberries, dried cherries, and golden raisins.

What apples make the best applesauce?

Since you'll be cooking your apples down, your best apple picks for applesauce are softer varieties like Golden Delicious and Fuji. McIntosh has a tender flesh that easily breaks down when cooked, making it a great choice for sauce. Leave the skin on when you make applesauce for an extra vitamin boost.

Do you need to add lemon juice when canning applesauce?

Adding sugar to applesauce is optional…. However, lemon juice is not an optional addition. Lemon juice is added to help preserve the apples' natural colour and to assure the acidity of the finished product, since different varieties and harvesting conditions can produce apples of lower acidity.”

Why is my homemade applesauce Brown?

Some of the most common problems with applesauce are caused by air. Think of what happens when you leave apple slices out — they turn brown. This is because the enzymes in apples cause oxidation or browning on the cut surfaces exposed to the air. ... Add cinnamon or nutmeg to mask some of the oxidation with natural color.

What can I do with applesauce?

Applesauce cookies are light, fluffy, and soft with a mild spice and apple flavor.
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  1. 1 - Ice cream sundae sauce. Heat 1/2 cup applesauce with 1 tablespoon light brown sugar and 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon. ...
  2. 2 - Cheese board accoutrement. ...
  3. 3 - Applesauce cookies. ...
  4. 4 - Potato pancake topping. ...
  5. 5 - Oatmeal stir-in. ...
  6. 6 - Peanut butter spread.

What to add to applesauce to make it taste better?

Start by toasting a half-teaspoon of your favorite ground baking spice (cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, allspice) in a small skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant. Transfer to a small bowl to stop the cooking, then stir in a pinch or two of the spice into your applesauce, adding more to taste.

Is it cheaper to make applesauce?

Based on my research, making applesauce at home with regular apples costs $0.14 per ounce, while buying regular applesauce at the store can cost as little as $0.09 per ounce. This means that making applesauce from regular apples at home costs $0.05 more per ounce than buying regular applesauce from the store.

How do you fix bland applesauce?

Note – leaving the skins on while cooking down the apples for sauce adds extra pectin, which helps to naturally thicken the sauce as it cools. The simplest way to fix runny sauce is to line a strainer with cheesecloth or a flour sack towel, and then put your sauce in the strainer to drain.

How long does homemade applesauce last?

Homemade applesauce can be refrigerated for a week to ten days; it can also be frozen or canned for longer-term storage. Mott's recommends its applesauce to be used within ten days of opening.

Can you use any apples for applesauce?

You can make applesauce out of any apples, but if you have a choice, go with soft apples. They'll cook down faster and get you out of the kitchen sooner. For the best flavor, opt for a mix of apple varieties.

Are Honeycrisp good for applesauce?

While some apples break down into sauce more easily than others, it doesn't really matter as long as you own a fork or potato masher. Sweet apples, like Honeycrisp, give you a sweet sauce and tart apples, like granny smith, give you a tart sauce.

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