Name: Spiced Applesauce
Yield: Makes 8 cups
Ingredients: 10 medium Granny Smith apples (about 5 1/2 pounds), peeled, cored, each cut into 8 wedges; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup water; 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 3 whole cloves; 1 2-inch piece peeled fresh ginger, quartered lengthwise

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 8 cups

Ingredients

10 medium Granny Smith apples (about 5 1/2 pounds), peeled, cored, each cut into 8 wedges

1 cup sugar

1 cup water

3/4 cup fresh lemon juice

3 whole cloves

1 2-inch piece peeled fresh ginger, quartered lengthwise

Preparation

Step 1
Place all ingredients in large pot.
Step 2
Bring to boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer until apples are soft, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Stir apples until coarse puree forms; discard cloves and ginger. Serve warm or cold. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cool, cover, and chill.)

TagsApple Fruit Ginger Herbs & Spices Lemon Citrus Snack Dairy Free Gluten Free Nut Free Vegan Vegetarian 5 Ingredients or Fewer Make Ahead Simmer Bon Appétit

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