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homemade applesauce

Juicebox Applesauce

The peels in the sauce give it some fiber and are part of what makes it healthful. However, if you are feeding a very little one, or prefer a smoother sauce, you can run this through a food mill or food processor to eliminate the peels. Once the apple sauce has cooled completely, spoon it into individual tupperware containers, say 2- or 3-ounces, and store in the fridge for grab-and-go or lunch box snacks. It's a more economical and earth-friendly answer to the individually packed applesauces at the supermarket.
Course Dessert, Snack
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Author Katie Morford

Ingredients

  • 8 large Granny Smith , pink lady or other favorite cooking apples
  • 1 six-ounce apple juice box (2/3 cup)
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Plain yogurt (optional)

Instructions

  1. Use an apple slicer to cut the apples into wedges and remove the cores. If you don’t have an apple slicer, use a paring knife to core and cut the apples into 1-inch wedges.
  2. Put the apples, apple juice, maple syrup and cinnamon into a medium pot with a lid. Set the pot over high heat, give everything a good stir, and cook until the liquid comes to a boil. Turn the heat down until the liquid simmers and put the lid on the pot.
  3. After 15 minutes, stir the apples again and continue to simmer until the very tender, about 30 minutes.
  4. Mash with big fork or potato masher. For a smoother consistency, use an immersion blender or transfer to a food processor and run until blended and smooth.
  5. Serve warm with plain yogurt, if desired.