Classic Applesauce

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Yield:
6 cups

McIntosh apples make a traditional applesauce, but using a mix of varieties gives dimension. You can stir in up to three tablespoons dark-brown sugar, if you like.

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds apples, such as McIntosh, Gala, and Braeburn

  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (from 2 lemons)

  • 3 tablespoons dark-brown sugar (optional)

Directions

  1. Peel, core, and slice apples.

  2. In a large pot, bring apples, lemon juice, and 1 1/2 cups water to a boil over high. Reduce heat and simmer until apples are very soft and falling apart, 25 to 30 minutes.

  3. Mash with a potato masher or pulse in a food processor until smooth with small chunks remaining. (Add sugar, if using.)

  4. Let cool, then transfer applesauce to airtight containers.

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Cook's Notes

Refrigerate applesauce up to 5 days, or freeze up to 2 months.

Originally appeared: Everyday Food, January/February 2012

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