Applesauce Syrup Food

MAPLE CINNAMON APPLESAUCE

Steps:

• Peel, core and chop the apples into 2-inch chunks. In a heavy, nonreactive Dutch oven or saucepan over medium heat, combine the apple chunks, maple syrup, cinnamon and lemon juice. Cover and simmer for about 12 minutes, or until the apples have softened up a bit.
• Uncover the pot and continue cooking, stirring occasionally to break up the larger chunks, until the apples are soft but still have some texture (5 to 10 minutes). Remove from heat and, if necessary, add more maple syrup, cinnamon or lemon juice, to taste. Serve warm or chilled; let it cool to room temperature before storing it in the fridge.

HOMEMADE APPLESAUCE WITH MAPLE SYRUP

Steps:

• Cut apples in to quarters.
• Combine with cider and cinnamon stick in a large heavy stockpot over high heat, cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 1 hour, stirring often, or until the apples are soft. Remove and set aside cinnamon stick when apples are done cooking. *see note
• At the same time, you should sterilize your jars - 350F in the oven for 10 min on a baking sheet, glass part only. Or skip if you plan to eat or freeze the applesauce within the next week.
• Increase heat to medium and cook uncovered for 10 minutes to reduce liquid.
• Put apples through a food mill, discarding peel and seed as you go.
• If you will use the applesauce for baking, store as is, unsweetened.
• If you would like to have this as a snacking applesauce, add maple syrup, lemon zest, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Mix well.
• Spoon into hot sterilized mason jars leaving about 1" headspace, seal with lids. Let cool. Lids should pop inward making a little ping sound when completely cool to indicate they are sealed.

APPLESAUCE

Steps:

• Throw the apples, apple juice and lemon juice into a pan and bring it to the boil over medium-high heat. Lower the heat and simmer until the apples are soft, about 15 minutes. Stir through the sugar and mix until melted. Add the cinnamon and stir through.
• Puree the mixture in a food processor, blender or food mill. If not using right away, leave to cool and then refrigerate.

THE BEST HOMEMADE APPLESAUCE

Steps:

• Combine the apples, sugar, 1 cup water and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large pot. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and cook until the apples are very soft, 18 to 20 minutes.
• Stir in the lemon juice and cinnamon. Let cool for 5 minutes or so, then transfer the apple mixture to a blender, filling no more than halfway. Remove the center cap from the lid and place it on the blender. Cover the lid with a folded kitchen towel to catch splatters and pulse until smooth. Alternatively, puree in the pan with an immersion blender.
• Transfer the applesauce to a bowl and refrigerate until cool, about 1 hour. Store leftover applesauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

APPLE SYRUP

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine the cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg and apple juice until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in sugar substitute.

HOMEMADE APPLESAUCE

Steps:

• Peel, core and chop the apples into 2″ chunks. In a medium Dutch oven or large stainless steel saucepan, combine the apple chunks, water, maple syrup and cinnamon. Cover and bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Continue simmering, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender and falling apart, about 15 to 20 minutes.
• Remove the pot from the heat. For chunky applesauce, use a potato masher or the back of a sturdy spatula or wooden spoon to break it up to your desired consistency. For smooth applesauce, blend it in your food processor.
• Stir in the vinegar. Adjust to taste as necessary-for sweeter applesauce, stir in more maple syrup (I usually add 2 tablespoons); for more spice, add more cinnamon; for more complexity, add another teaspoon of vinegar.
• Serve warm or chilled; let it cool to room temperature before covering leftover applesauce and storing it in the fridge. Leftover applesauce will keep well in the refrigerator for about 1 week, or for months in the freezer.

CINNAMON-MAPLE APPLESAUCE

Steps:

• In a large heavy-bottomed pot, combine apples, lemon juice, 1/2 cup water, maple syrup and cinnamon, cover, and cook over medium heat, stirring often, until the apples have softened, around 15 minutes. Remove lid and cook for another 5 minutes, until any excess liquid cooks off.
• For a chunky sauce, use a potato masher to carefully mash the apples. For a smooth sauce, transfer the mixture to a food processor and pulse to your desired consistency. If you like a thinner sauce, add up to 1/2 cup of water.
• Taste and add a bit more maple syrup as necessary. (It will depend on the combination of apples.) Stir in a pinch of kosher salt.

APPLESAUCE SYRUP

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together in a small saucepan.
• Heat through and serve warm!
• (1/4 cup concentrate will make for a thicker syrup while 1/2 cup will make it a thinner syrup.).