Homemade Unsweetened Apple Sauce
It's a cinch to make and tasty on its own, as an accompaniment to latkes or sausages, or added to yogurt or cottage cheese. Plus you can use it as a substitute for oil/butter to lower the fat or even as a substitute for eggs.
Ingredients
- 1 medium/large apple
- grated lemon rind, lemon juice, vanilla, cinnamon optional add-ins
Instructions
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Peel and core the apple. (Remove seeds and ovary, the chambers which contain the seeds.) Chop the apple into pieces - large if you want chunky applesauce or small if you want it to be smoother.
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Put the apple in a pot. Add water to cover and bring the water to a boil on the stovetop. Reduce the heat to keep the water simmering, partially cover the pot with the lid and continue simmering until the apple pieces are softened. If necessary, add more water a bit at a time, so the mixture does not burn.
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Transfer the mixture to a food processor or blender and process to get the desired consistency. Alternatively use a hand beater, immersion blender, or potato masher or fork to create the desired consistency.