Chunky Strawberry Applesauce Food

EASY STRAWBERRY APPLESAUCE

Steps:

• Remove the stems from the berries, rinse, and dry lightly.
• Peel the apples. Slice the fruit from the core and roughly dice.
• Add berries and apples to a medium pot. Add 1 cup water.
• Heat over high heat to bring to a boil, then lower to medium heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Turn off heat and let cool for 5-10 minutes.
• Use a slotted spoon to transfer the fruit into a blender leaving the excess liquid behind. Blend until smooth.
• Serve warm or transfer to a airtight container and store in the fridge up to 5 days.

APPLESAUCE WITH STRAWBERRIES

Steps:

• Peel, core and slice apples 1/4-inch thick. Place apple slices in a large saucepan. Add remaining ingredients and simmer until a sauce consistency, about 45 minutes. Use a potato masher, if necessary, to break up any lumps, but leave slightly chunky.

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.

STRAWBERRY APPLESAUCE

Steps:

• Peel, halve and core apples.
• Cut into 2-inch chunks.
• Place in 5-quart saucepan with apple juice and butter.
• Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium.
• Simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes or until apples are very tender.
• Crush apples with a potato masher until chunky.
• Stir in strawberry preserves and food color, if using, until blended.
• Serve warm or chilled.

CHUNKY STRAWBERRY APPLESAUCE

Steps:

• Cook first 3 ingredients covered in heavy medium saucepan over medium-low heat until apples are falling-apart tender, stirring occasionally, about 40 minutes. Mix in gelatin and stir until dissolved. Adjust tartness with lemon juice, if desired. Cover and let cool. Refrigerate until cold and thickened, at least 2 hours. (Can be prepared up to 3 days ahead.)

STRAWBERRY APPLESAUCE

Steps:

• Peel and core apples then cut into small chunks. In a large saucepan, bring apples, cinnamon stick, and water to a boil and simmer until apples are tender when poked with a fork, about 15 minutes. Add strawberries and cook 5 minutes more. Remove from heat. Press the mixture through a sieve over a bowl. Taste, and if sugar is needed, add now while the mixture is still warm. Refrigerate until ready to serve.