Hello! I just want to say that applesauce is one of my favourite foods in the whole world. There are many reasons I love it so much, but my top reason is because of its versatility. It's great as a condiment, as a substitute for butter (for all the vegans and lactose-intolerant people out there) and just as a snack on its own. Luckily, living in Halifax provides me with plenty of opportunities and lots of choice in terms of local apple supply, so I make applesauce all the time and use it in everything I bake. Here's my recipe, so you can also get your applesauce fix.
Prep time: 10 min. Cook time: about 20 min.
What you need:
5 pounds of apples (Cortland have yielded the best results so far. Try for an apple that doesn't brown quickly)
1 cup sugar
Pinch of salt
Cinnamon to taste
How to make it:
Peel, core and roughly chop all the apples. I recommend doing this with a friend because it's pretty tedious on your own. Put enough water in a large pot so that all the apple pieces boil. Pour the apple chunks into the water and bring to a boil. Try to resist munching on the apples. Sprinkle your pinch of salt and the sugar over the chunks. Cover your pot partially and let it boil until the apples are soft enough to mush with a potato masher. Check frequently, stir every once in a while. Once the apple chunks are nice and soft, pour your cinnamon in the pot and start mushing. If you're short on time, you can use a food processor, but the manual mushing has always been my favourite part. Let it cool a little and enjoy! Om nom nom.
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