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Applesauce (unsweetened)

This simple preparation keeps well and can serve many purposes, such as a quick snack, replacing an egg in baked goods, or to add fiber to quick breads and cakes.

Necessary Equipment

Ingredients

  • Food Mill

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 pounds organic apples of choice, washed and quartered; do not peel or core
  • 1/4 cup fresh water

Method

  1. In large saucepan, combine washed and quartered apples and water; bring to boil; drop to simmer; stir occasionally; break apples up with spoon; cook 20 minutes.
  2. When apples are tender and have become a chunky puree, pass mixture through food mill or fine mesh colander set inside large bowl (pour applesauce into colander; gently mash apples, scraping pulp along sides of colander) discard solid material; return liquid to saucepan.
  3. Simmer applesauce 5 – 10 minutes, or until slightly thickened.

Serve warm or chilled. Refrigerate in airtight container up to 3 days. Servings: 2 cups. Prep Time: 5 minutes. Cooking Time: 30 minutes.

To freeze: once completely cooled, scoop sauce into plastic freezer bag; lay sealed bag flat on plate or small baking sheet; place baking sheet in freezer; remove sheet once package is completely frozen. Store up to 3 months.

Note

Use this unsweetened applesauce as a replacement for up to 4 eggs in a baked good by omitting the egg(s) called for; add 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce per egg called for (up to 1 full cup for 4 eggs).