Mr. food's fresh applesauce
3 Servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Granny Smith or other tart fresh apples | |
| ¾ | cup | Water |
| ½ | cup | Sugar |
| ¼ | teaspoon | Ground nutmeg (optional) |
| Dash ground cinnamon (optional) | ||
| 1 | teaspoon | Grated lemon peel (optional) |
Directions
======================================================= ============== ==== == Peel and core the apples; cut into thin slices and place in a large pot. Add the water and sugar. Bring to a boil then mix in the spices, if desired; reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 50 to 60 minutes, stirring occasionally. NOTE: Cooking time can vary, depending on the texture you like - for chunky applesauce, cook it less; for smooth applesauce, cook it more. And if your apples aren't really juicy, you may need to add a bit more water during the simmering to prevent scorchi