Chunky Homemade Applesauce Food

CHUNKY APPLESAUCE

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, combine apples, brown sugar and cinnamon. Cover and cook over medium-low heat 30-40 minutes or until apples are tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Mash apples slightly if desired. Serve warm or cold.

EASY HOMEMADE CHUNKY APPLESAUCE

Steps:

• Peel, core and cut each apple into 8 wedges. Cut each wedge crosswise in half; place in a large saucepan. Add remaining ingredients., Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until desired consistency is reached, 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

CHUNKY HOMEMADE APPLESAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F.
• Place the apples in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Scatter the brown sugar and chunks of butter evenly over top. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, tossing once halfway through, until the apples are very tender.
• Mash the apples with a potato masher or fork. Taste; if the applesauce is too tart, add more brown sugar little by little until the flavors are balanced. (Note that no two batches will ever be the same; the flavor will depend on the tartness of the apples you use.)
• Make-Ahead/Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The applesauce can be made up to 3 days ahead and refrigerated or frozen in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

CHUNKY APPLESAUCE

Steps:

• Peel, core, and cut apples into 3/4-inch chunks. Melt margarine in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add apples, cinnamon, sugar, and two tablespoons water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender, about 10 minutes. Serve warm or chilled.

CHUNKY APPLESAUCE

Steps:

• Put all ingredients in crockpot.
• Cover and cook on low 8 hours.

CHUNKY PEAR AND APPLESAUCE

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a heavy saucepan.
• Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat to a simmer.
• Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until reduced to a chunky sauce, about 10 minutes.
• Remove from the heat, cool, and refrigerate until needed.
• You can also freeze in ice cube trays. Keep frozen cubes in a plastic bag so you can remove one portion at a time.

CHUNKY SLOW COOKER APPLESAUCE

Steps:

• Put all ingredients into slow cooker.
• Cover and cook on low for 4-8 hours, until soft and juicy.

CHUNKY FRENCH APPLESAUCE

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large saucaepan over medium heat; add in apple slices, stir for 1-2 minutes until well coated with the butter.
• Add in water or apple juice, lemon juice and cinnamon (if using) cover and cook stirring occasionally until the apples are tender (about 20-25 minutes, if the apples become to dry then add in 1-2 tablespoons water or apple juice).
• Once the apples are tender, stir in 4-6 tablespoons sugar (can use more or less to taste) until dissolved.
• Chill covered in refrigerator or freeze.

CHUNKY APPLESAUCE BARS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Grease a 9x9 inch baking pan.
• (you can also use 9x13 but need to double the recipe).
• In a medium bowl, mix together the butter, brown sugar and egg until smooth.
• Stir in applesauce.
• Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and pumpkin pie spice (and/or spices); stir into the applesauce mixture until well blended.
• Spread evenly into the prepared pan.
• Bake for 25 minutes (for 9/13 pan) or 35-40 minutes (for 9x9 pan) in the preheated oven, or until edges are golden.
• Cool in the pan over a wire rack.
• In a small bowl, mix together the confectioners' sugar and margarine.
• Stir in vanilla and milk until smooth.
• Spread over cooled bars before cutting into squares.
• Other suggested toppings include using only powered sugar or a caramel frosting.

CHUNKY CINNAMON APPLESAUCE

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients in 3 1/2 to 6 quart slow cooker.
• Cover and cook on high heat setting 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until apples begin to break up.
• Stir well to break up larger pieces of apples.
• Serve warm or chilled.
• To chill, cool about 2 hours, then spoon sauce into containers, cover and refrigerate until chilled.