Applesauce is one of my favorite items to cook weekly during the fall and winter. It’s easy to make a big batch and it stores well in both the refrigerator and freezer. Perfect as a simple snack or a purée for babies and toddlers, applesauce pairs wonderfully with pork and chicken dishes and is also…
CRANBERRY APPLESAUCE
Quite often farmers markets sell bags of “seconds” – fruit that is bruised or blemished at a discounted price – which is my favorite for making applesauce. Since you’re cooking the fruit down completely a few bruises are fine. Instead of sugar I add fresh cider and orange juice to naturally sweeten the tart cranberries. You…
ROSEMARY APPLESAUCE
Quite often farmers markets sell bags of “seconds” – fruit that is bruised or blemished at a discounted price – which is my favorite for making applesauce. Since you’re cooking the fruit down completely a few bruises are fine. Rosemary, a very powerful, woody herb may sound like a strange ingredient to pair with applesauce…
GINGER APPLESAUCE
Quite often farmers markets sell bags of “seconds” – fruit that is bruised or blemished at a discounted price – which is my favorite for making applesauce. Since you’re cooking the fruit down completely a few bruises are fine. Instead of sugar I add fresh cider and orange juice to naturally sweeten the sauce, and fresh…