Ok, so clearly, I love fall. I have Columbus Day off from work, so this morning I went to a local orchard to pick up a small bag of Macintosh apples. These softer apples are the best for baking because they break down easily, and become deliciously gooey. I saw a recipe for apple compote, which let's be real, is very similar to chunky applesauce. The main difference is that the sugar in a compote recipe along with citrus juice, creates a very sticky, syrupy base. Don't get me wrong, compote is delicious, but I usually prefer less refined sugar. So, I've decided to come up with an applesauce recipe that has no added sugar. Plus, the apples are great on their own!
Important notes:
-In this recipe, I did not peel the apples. If you are an owner of a tiny human (aka a parent), please consider peeling the apples if that's how you usually serve apples to your tiny human.
-Leaving the peels on will change the texture slightly, so it's really up to you. The apple peel is also where most of the fiber and vitamins are found.
Ingredients:
-6 Macintosh apples
-2 cups apple cider
-1 tsp. cinnamon
-1/2 tsp. ground cloves
Method:
-Core and dice apples (peel if preferred)
-Place in large pot
-Turn stove on to medium high (slightly lower if using an electric cook top)
-Add apple cider
-Add cinnamon and cloves
-Stir to wet the apples
-Cover for 7 minutes, stirring occasionally
-Remove lid and reduce heat to low
-Let simmer for 20-30 minutes or until apples are very soft; stir occasionally
-If you want a smooth texture, transfer to blender or food processor and blend until smooth
-Let cool and transfer to desired container(s), store in refrigerator
Yields: approx. 4.5 cups
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