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Cinnamon Applesauce

© Rolling Harvest in partnership with Carversville Farm Foundation
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Course Dessert, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 116 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3-4 lbs apples cored, quartered & peeled (leave skins on if using food mill, see note)
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg optional
  • Note: Add ¼ cup brown sugar or maple syrup optional if you like sweeter applesauce

Instructions
 

  • Put all of the ingredients into a large pot. Cover. Bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer until apples are very soft, about 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking on the bottom of the pot.
  • Remove from heat. Mash with potato masher for a chunky applesauce, or use a food mill or blender for a smooth applesauce. Transfer to large bowl.
  • Ready to serve hot. If you wish to serve the applesauce cold, leave out at room temperature for 30 minutes before placing in the refrigerator.

Notes

If you are using a food mill (a tool similar to a potato ricer) to make a smooth applesauce, you can leave the skins on. The food mill will leave the skins and seeds behind as it purees the sauce.
  • There are many varieties of apples—some are best for eating, some for cooking, and others are all-purpose.
  • Best cooking apples: Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, Fuji, Jonathan and McIntosh.
  • They can be sweet or tart, and come in a variety of colors.
  • Apples are low in calories and fat-free. They are a good source of Vitamin C and fiber.
  • Apples will stay fresh at room temperature for 2 days. They can remain fresh in the refrigerator for 2 weeks or more. Wash in cold water before eating.
  • Most apples discolor quickly after they are cut, so use them quickly or toss them with some lemon juice to stop browning.
OTHER USES FOR APPLES
  • Slice up an apple and add to a salad for a sweet delicious crunch.
  • Spread a small amount of peanut butter on apple slices, and enjoy as a healthy snack.
Nutrition Facts
Cinnamon Applesauce
Amount per Serving
Calories
116
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
1
g
1
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
5
%
Sodium
 
4
mg
0
%
Potassium
 
191
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
 
30
g
10
%
Fiber
 
4
g
14
%
Sugar
 
24
g
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
 
92
µg
10
%
Vitamin C
 
8
mg
9
%
Calcium
 
18
mg
1
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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