Rustic Applesauce Recipes

Steps:

• Combine the apples, sugar, 1 cup water and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large pot. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and cook until the apples are very soft, 18 to 20 minutes.
• Stir in the lemon juice and cinnamon. Let cool for 5 minutes or so, then transfer the apple mixture to a blender, filling no more than halfway. Remove the center cap from the lid and place it on the blender. Cover the lid with a folded kitchen towel to catch splatters and pulse until smooth. Alternatively, puree in the pan with an immersion blender.
• Transfer the applesauce to a bowl and refrigerate until cool, about 1 hour. Store leftover applesauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Steps:

• 1. Wash the apples. Quarter, remove seeds and core. Cut into 1 inch dice. You can peel the apples if you prefer, but the red and green skins give the sauce a nice color and an interesting texture.
• 2. Place apple cider, cider vinegar, cinnamon, sugar, dash of salt and apples into a large saucepan.
• 3. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Stir well,then reduce temperature to low, cover and cook until the apples are tender.
• 4. Using an immersion blender, a potato masher or the back of a wooden spoon, process the apples to the desired chunkiness. Adjust cinnamon and sugar to your taste. Stir in the butter.

Steps:

• Combine first 8 ingredients in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook 25 minutes or until apples are tender, stirring occasionally.
• Remove from heat; mash to desired consistency with a fork or potato masher. Stire in creme fraiche. Serve warm or chilled.