Applesauce is just one of those foods you can eat whether its breakfast, lunch, or dinner. You can use it in recipes, freeze it for a special treat, or use it as a dip.
Here are 5 other uses for applesauce–
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For a lighter, low calorie muffin or bread replace some of the oil with applesauce. I do not recommend replacing all the fat though as you will end up with a chewy moist mess.
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Add it on top of your favorite pancakes or waffles
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It is the perfect low calorie ice cream topping
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Applesauce added to oatmeal is the perfect start to any morning
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Freeze it in an ice-cube tray–pop out the squares–place in a gallon zip-lock for future use. Think along the lines of an extra “spice” to coffee cake and a little kicked up granola flavoring.
Basic Homestead Applesauce Recipe
Yields: Approximately 6 cups of sauce
Ingredients –
- 8 C prepared apples (see below)
- 2 C Water
- Juice of 1 Lemon
- Cinnamon (optional)
- Nutmeg (optional)
- Ginger (optional)
Instructions –
1. Add all ingredients in a large sauce pot or Dutch oven.
2. Simmer on medium low heat for 15 -20 minutes *
3. Puree’ with immersion blender
4. Serve and enjoy!
To prepare apples – Peel, core and slice apples; season with cinnamon and sugar and bake in 350 degree oven for 6 minutes. Cool and store in gallon size zip-lock bags in freezer or use in recipe above.
* If using previously frozen apples thaw slightly and add 10 minutes to simmering time.
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