Blushing Applesauce

This tasty homemade applesauce has a beautiful pale pink tone from cooking the apples with their skins on. The skins also add a subtle depth of flavor.

Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

55 mins

Servings:

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Ingredients

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Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings

5 pounds unpeeled Macintosh apples, quartered and cored
¾ cup white sugar
¾ cup water
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

Place apples in a large pot with sugar, water, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until apples are very soft and lose their shape, about 25 minutes.
Remove apples from the heat and allow to cool slightly. Puree apples in a food processor or food mill. If using the food processor, strain apples through a sieve to remove pieces of apple skin.
Stir in cinnamon and nutmeg. Serve at room temperature or refrigerate and serve cold.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

179	Calories
0g	Fat
47g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 179
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g	1%
Saturated Fat 0g	1%
Sodium 3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 47g	17%
Dietary Fiber 6g	20%
Total Sugars 39g
Protein 1g	1%
Vitamin C 13mg	15%
Calcium 17mg	1%
Iron 0mg	2%
Potassium 252mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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