Blushing Applesauce

Blushing Applesauce
  • PREP TIME
    30 mins
  • COOK TIME
    25 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    55 mins
  • SERVING
    10 People
  • VIEWS
    84

Delicate and ethereal, this Blushing Applesauce unveils a captivating pale pink hue derived from simmering the apples with their skins intact. A comforting and subtly spiced delight, perfect as a side or a sweet treat.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    47 g
  • Fiber
    6 g
  • Protein
    1 g
  • Saturated Fat
    0 g
  • Sodium
    3 mg
  • Sugar
    39 g
  • Fat
    0 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step
5 mins

In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, combine the quartered and cored Macintosh apples, sugar, water, and lemon juice. (5 minutes)

02

Step
25 mins

Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer gently, uncovered, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until the apples are very soft and have lost their shape. (Approximately 25 minutes)

03

Step
10 mins

Remove the pot from the heat and allow the apples to cool slightly. (10 minutes)

04

Step
5 mins

Transfer the softened apples to a food processor or a food mill. Purée until smooth. If using a food processor, pass the purée through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the skins, resulting in a silky-smooth texture.

05

Step
2 mins

Transfer the strained or milled applesauce to a clean bowl. Stir in the ground cinnamon and nutmeg until evenly distributed.

06

Step
0 mins

Serve the Blushing Applesauce at room temperature, or chill in the refrigerator for a refreshing cold treat.

For a deeper color, use red-skinned apples like Honeycrisp or Pink Lady.
Adjust the amount of sugar to your liking, depending on the sweetness of the apples.
A squeeze of fresh orange juice can add a bright, citrusy note.
The applesauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Serve warm with a dollop of crème fraîche or vanilla ice cream for an elegant dessert.

Angeline Roberts

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.4/ 5 ( 28 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (10)
  • Sandrine Okeefe

    Freezes well too! I made a big batch and froze some for later.

  • Hipolito Dubuque

    Excellent recipe. Simple and satisfying.

  • Leta Kub

    The applesauce turned out a bit tart for my taste. Next time, I'll use a bit more sugar.

  • Karianne Mcclure

    The color is beautiful! My kids loved it.

  • Mohammed Lowe

    My applesauce was too thin. Should I cook it longer next time?

  • Hunter Hackett

    Using a food mill made the texture incredibly smooth. Highly recommend it!

  • Dagmar Bradtke

    I added a pinch of cloves for extra warmth. Great recipe!

  • Colby Oconnell

    I used honey instead of sugar, and it was amazing!

  • Kyra Pouros

    A little lemon zest brightened the flavor even more. Thanks for the great recipe!

  • Giles Weissnat

    This recipe is so easy and the applesauce is delicious!

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