There are some things that kids do NOT eat.
Applesauce was one of those things I just wouldn’t eat. The texture was strange and I would have rather had a fresh apple. But then I began exploring lower fat alternatives for baking and applesauce is a great stand in for oil in a few recipes (see my yummy applesauce oatmeal cranberry cookies!) I wanted to call out the recipe individually because my husband loves the applesauce on its own. It is also wonderfully fragrant and so much tastier when it is homemade. I’m going to use it tomorrow with some cake mix for easy cupcakes – I think it will be a hit!
Applesauce
Ingredients
- 4 peeled, cored Fuji apples cut into thick slices (I usually do quarters and trim the edges)
- zest strips from 1/2 lemon or 1/4 mandarin
- 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup water
Servings
About 2 cups
Preparation
1. Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
2. Bring heat to a simmer and cover. Cook for 40 minutes or until tender.
3. Blend or mash apples with a spatula and enjoy!
looks good!
xo
MOSAMUSE
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Store bought applesauce can not even compare to homemade. It’s just so good, you could devour it in a second!
I’ve never really been a fan of applesauce because I find the texture off putting but I should give it another chance.
Rowena @ rolala loves
Yum! I love homemade applesauce, too!
I’m always eating applesauce. It’s so good for you. Yummm!
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This looks delicious! I can’t wait to try it.
xo Mary Jo
OOhhh– I never thought of adding mandarin to my applesauce! After having my daughter I made all of her food myself initially, and now, even though she eats more adult food, I still make applesauce regularly. This will be a nice addition to it!
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