Rusticapplesauce Recipes

RUSTIC APPLESAUCE

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.

HOMEMADE APPLESAUCE

Steps:

• Cut the apples into quarters, peel them and core them. As you peel them, put the apple pieces in a bowl of cold water to keep them from turning brown. When they are all peeled and cored, cut them into slices (or cubes) and put them in a saucepan with the water and salt. Cover and simmer gently until the apples are almost soft. Remove the lid and add sugar to taste. Apples vary so much in tartness that it is difficult to tell you just how much to use. You must add a little at a time, tasting to find out how sweet the sauce is. After it is sweetened enough, continue simmering for a few minutes to melt the sugar thoroughly and cook down the sauce. James Beard's Notes: If the apples are not tart enough (or you added too much sugar), add just a dash of lemon juice as they cook. Feel free to add your favorite spice to taste. Good choices are cinnamon, nutmeg, ground cloves, or mace. Cardamom and coriander are other flavors that some chefs are using. Smash the apples as they cook for a rustic look, or if you prefer a smoother sauce, you can strain it through a fine sieve or food mill after it has cooked. Don't forget that applesauce makes a wonderful gift!

PENNY'S RUSTIC APPLESAUCE

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.