How To Make Chunky Applesauce? - The Recovery Kitchen

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Honey adds sweetness with fewer calories.

cinnamon

🥗Healthier: pumpkin pie spice

💰Cheaper: allspice

Pumpkin pie spice offers a similar flavor profile.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice provides acidity with a different flavor.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla essence is a cost-effective alternative.

Choose fresh apples that are great for cooking, like Macintosh or Pink Lady.

Peeling the apples is optional; leaving the skins on adds extra fiber.

Core the apples and cut them into chunks about half an inch to 3/4 of an inch in size.

Rinse the apple chunks under cold water to remove any dirt.

Grab a large pot and add the apple chunks.

Pour in about half a cup to one cup of water to prevent sticking and soften the apples.

Cook over medium heat with the pot partially covered, stirring occasionally.

Cook for about 30 to 40 minutes until the apples are tender but still retain some chunkiness.

Add cinnamon for flavor; avoid adding too much sugar, as the apples' natural sugars may be enough.

If needed, add a little light brown sugar for sweetness.

Add a splash of vanilla extract at the end for aroma.

Gently stir the cooked apples, breaking some chunks but keeping it chunky rather than pureed.

Serve warm or let it cool down before storing.

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