Applesauce

I have always wanted to make home made applesauce.  There's something about the warm and uniquely textured goodness that can only be replicated by making your own.  I as well like to control the amount of sugar that goes into the mix.

We were once again stuck with a not interesting batch of apples that I was hoping to improve upon.  I had some Galas and Braeburns, but they didn't have the same punchy flavor or texture that I had in earlier batches.  So these were perfect to test a simple apple sauce recipe.

8 apples, pealed, cored and sliced
1 cinnamon stick
zest of 1 lemon
3 T Orange Juice
1/4 C Sugar (I used Demura, you could use a mix of brown and granulated)
Freshly grated nutmeg

As soon as you slice the apples, toss gently in the orange juice and lemon zest mixture.  This will keep them from browning.  Over medium heat combine all ingredients and bring to a boil.  This will help the sugar to integrate with the juice.  Drop the heat and simmer covered for 20 minutes until the apples are all soft.  Continue to cook uncovered until desired consistency is reached.

Remove the cinnamon stick and puree through a food mill or your food processor.  Delicious!

Serve warm with Pork or cold as a snack. 

Enjoy!