Description
This applesauce is a pretty shade of pale pink because the apples are cooked in their skins.
Ingredients
- 5 pounds Macintosh apples, quartered and cored
- ¾ cup sugar
- ¾ cup water
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- Place apples in a large pot with the sugar
- water
- and lemon juice. Bring to a boil
- then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered
- stirring occasionally
- until the apples are very soft and lose their shape
- about 25 minutes.
- Remove the apples from the heat and allow to cool slightly. Puree apples in a food processor or food mill. If using the food processor
- strain the apples through a sieve to remove the pieces of apple skin.
- Stir in the cinnamon and nutmeg. Serve at room temperature or refrigerate and serve cold.
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 55 mins
Servings: 10