The Secrets To Perfect Applesauce Revealed

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Honey adds sweetness with fewer calories.

cinnamon

🥗Healthier: nutmeg

💰Cheaper: pumpkin pie spice

Nutmeg provides a warm flavor similar to cinnamon.

Peel all the apples.

Chop the apples into 1-inch pieces, ensuring they are of similar size.

Place the chopped apples into a pot.

Turn the heat to medium and add 1 and 1/2 cups of water to the pot.

Add 1 and 1/2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice to the pot.

Add 1/4 teaspoon of kosher salt to the pot.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon of ground clove to the pot.

Stir the mixture and partially cover the pot.

Let the apples simmer for 30 minutes.

After 30 minutes, check the apples; they should be breaking down.

Add brown sugar to the pot, stirring it in.

If the pot looks dry, add a few splashes of water (about 1/4 cup).

Simmer the mixture with the lid off for another 15 minutes.

Check the texture of the applesauce; it can be served as is or blended for a smoother consistency.

For a smoother texture, use a food processor or blender.

For a chunkier texture, use a potato masher or immersion blender.

Adjust sweetness with more brown sugar if desired.

Add more lemon juice for tartness if needed.

Cool and freeze any leftover applesauce for 6 to 12 months.

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