blushing applesauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 5 pounds macintosh apples, quartered and cored
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


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