Filed under: Appetizers and sides, Seasonal Recipes
The warm cinnamon and ginger in this kid-pleasing applesauce are enhanced by Ginger Gold apples, a green variety with a slightly spicy flavor. If Ginger Golds aren’t available, any variety of yellow or green apple, such as Golden Delicious, will work; their firm flesh and tart skin are ideal for cooking.
Active time: 10 minutes
Total time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Ginger Gold apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Pinch salt
Directions
- In a large stockpot, add the apples, water, sugar, spices, lemon, and salt. Cover and bring to a boil.
- Once the mixture begins to boil, reduce the heat to a low simmer. Cook for about 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples have completely softened.
- Use a wooden spoon or potato masher to mash the apples into a sauce (mash less if you like your applesauce on the chunky side, mash more if you like your applesauce smoother). Serve warm, or transfer to a glass container and refrigerate for up to a week.
Serves 6
Per serving: calories 160, fat 0 g, protein 0 g, dietary fiber 6 g, carbohydrates 45 g
Reprinted from KIWI Magazine
