Earl Grey Applesauce Recipes

Steps:

• 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:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees and line two half-sheet pans with parchment paper. Put 1/2 cup/100 grams granulated sugar in a small bowl or shallow dish and set aside.
• Combine the butter and tea leaves in a small saucepan set over medium heat. Melt the butter, stirring occasionally, until it just begins to sizzle around the edges. Remove from the heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
• Add the tea butter to a large bowl, then add brown sugar, salt, orange zest and remaining ¾ cup/150 grams granulated sugar. Use an electric mixer on medium speed or a whisk to combine for about 30 seconds; the mixture will be grainy and separated. Add the egg and vanilla, and mix until combined and smooth, about 30 seconds.
• Add the flour, baking powder and baking soda to the bowl, and mix on low speed or with a rubber spatula until just combined. Use the spatula to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl to ensure the dough is evenly mixed.
• Use a 2 tablespoon cookie scoop to portion the cookies. Alternatively, measure 2 tablespoons of dough with a measuring spoon. Roll each dough ball in the reserved granulated sugar, then place on the baking sheets 2 inches apart.
• Bake the cookies until set, light golden around and crackled on top, 16 to 19 minutes, rotating the sheets from top to bottom and front to back in the oven halfway through the baking time. Remove cookies from the oven and let cool on the baking sheets. Store extra cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or for a few weeks in the freezer.

Steps:

• Pour 1/3 cup boiling water over teabag in small cup and let steep for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, peel, core, and wedge apples.
• Combine apples and tea in a medium saucepan, discarding bag.
• Split vanilla bean pod and scrape seeds into pan.
• Add bean pod.
• Cover and simmer 10 minutes, stirring a few times.
• Add prunes and lemon zest and cook at a moderate simmer for 10 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• (Remove from heat when apples are starting to break up and are soft enough to be mashed.) Remove vanilla bean.
• Mash apples with potato masher to whatever consistency you prefer.
• Stir in sugar, cloves, and lemon juice, if desired, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
• Serve at any temperature desired.

Steps:

• In a 2-quart casserole, combine apples and water.
• Cover and microwave 8-10 minutes on HIGH until apples are soft, stirring once during cooking.
• Mash apples to desired consistency.
• Stir in sugar.
• Cover and allow to stand a few minutes.