Basic Applesauce Recipes

Steps:

• Peel, core, and cut the apples into 1/2-inch-thick slices. In a large saucepan, combine apples with the cinnamon stick, sugar, and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until apples are tender, 30 to 35 minutes. (If sauce begins to stick to the bottom of the pan, add 2 to 4 tablespoons more water.)
• Remove from heat; discard cinnamon stick. Stir in lemon juice.

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• Combine the apples, sugar, 1 cup water and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large pot. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and cook until the apples are very soft, 18 to 20 minutes.
• Stir in the lemon juice and cinnamon. Let cool for 5 minutes or so, then transfer the apple mixture to a blender, filling no more than halfway. Remove the center cap from the lid and place it on the blender. Cover the lid with a folded kitchen towel to catch splatters and pulse until smooth. Alternatively, puree in the pan with an immersion blender.
• Transfer the applesauce to a bowl and refrigerate until cool, about 1 hour. Store leftover applesauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Steps:

• Put water and apples in pot.
• Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low. Simmer approx 25 minutes, or until soft -- stirring occasinally.
• Slightly mash apples. Add sugar, cinnamon and all spice.
• Mix well, and let simmer about 5 more minutes.
• If you want a smoother texture sauce, pour into a blender, and Puree until desired texture.

Steps:

• Cut apples in quarters.
• Peel and core the apples.
• Put apples in a bowl of cold water.
• Cut apples into slices.
• Put them in a saucepan with the water and a tiny pinch of salt.
• Cover and simmer gently till apples are soft.
• Add sugar (depending on how sweet you want the sauce to be).
• Simmer well to melt sugar.
• Cook down sauce.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, cream the butter. Add the brown sugar and continue mixing. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, and vanilla, then mix until well blended and fluffy.
• In a separate bowl, sift together the dry ingredients. Add to the creamed mixture alternately with the applesauce. Fold in the raisins and walnuts. Pour batter into a greased and floured loaf or tube pan and bake until firm to the touch, about 40 to 45 minutes. Let cool in the pan, then turn it out, and dust with powdered sugar.

Steps:

• Throw the apples, apple juice and lemon juice into a pan and bring it to the boil over medium-high heat. Lower the heat and simmer until the apples are soft, about 15 minutes. Stir through the sugar and mix until melted. Add the cinnamon and stir through.
• Puree the mixture in a food processor, blender or food mill. If not using right away, leave to cool and then refrigerate.

Steps:

• Place apples and cider into a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until apples are tender. Allow to cool.
• Run cooked apples through a food mill. Add any sweeteners or spices at this time.
• Serve chilled for best flavor.

Steps:

• Blend sugar and cinnamon in small bowl.
• Grease Bundt pan and dust with 1 tablespoon of the sugar-cinnamon mixture, reserving remainder for cake.
• In large bowl combined margarine, eggs, applesauce, and cake mix until moistened.
• Reserve 1 1/2 cups batter.
• Pour remaining batter into pan.
• Sprinkle with remaining sugar-cinnamon mixture; then top with reserved batter.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes or until done.
• Cool cake in pan for 15 minutes, then invert on serving plate.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375 degrees.
• Spray muffin tins with nonstick spray.
• Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl.
• Mix in beaten eggs, applesauce and melted butter. (by hand, do not need mixer).
• Evenly scoop mixture into muffin pans.
• Sprinkle crystal sugar sprinkles on tops of muffins.
• Bake for 18 to 20 minutes. Test to see if toothpick comes out clean.

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• In a saucepan, combine apples, water, sugar, and cinnamon. Cover, and cook over medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes, or until apples are soft. Allow to cool, then mash with a fork or potato masher.

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• In a 2 quart saucepan over medium heat, combine apples, water, cinnamon, and cloves. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes. Stir in sugar, and simmer 5 more minutes.

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• Tip all the ingredients into a pan, then cover with a lid. Place the pan on a low heat, stirring occasionally, for about 15 mins until the apples break down into a purée. Stir to knock out any lumps, then tip into a serving dish.

Steps:

• Combine apples, water, sugar, lemon juice, and salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring and mashing with the back of a wooden spoon, until apples are soft and water is evaporated, 10 to 15 minutes.