Apple Sauce

Makes4-6 servings
Prep Time10-15 minutes
Cook Time30 to 35 minutes

Ingredients
Directions

Ingredients

4 pounds cooking apples (try a blend of varietals for the best flavor; I like to mix Golden Delicious with Spartans or Winesap – the superb balance of tart and sweet, with a full-in-the-mouth texture, is amazing).
1 lemon
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. pure vanilla
1/2 cup sugar, honey or real maple syrup (add more for seasoning, if needed)

Directions

STEP 1

Wash, core and quarter the apples, but try to leave the skin on for body and flavor.

STEP 2

Zest and juice the lemon, adding both to a large saucepan with the apples and cinnamon.

STEP 3

Cover and cook slowly over medium heat, mashing occasionally for 30 to 35 minutes.

STEP 4

Purée through a food mill, then return apples to the pan. Add the sweetener to taste while simmering slowly.

STEP 5

Cook until texture is thick enough to hold shape firmly in a large spoon. Add the vanilla. Use as a condiment for grilled pork or chicken, in apple desserts like cakes and charlottes, or for just old-fashioned spoon eating.

Nutritional information

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