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Spiced Applesauce

By Suzanne Tracht

4.2

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Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 8 cups

Ingredients

10 medium Granny Smith apples (about 5 1/2 pounds), peeled, cored, each cut into 8 wedges
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
3/4 cup fresh lemon juice
3 whole cloves
1 2-inch piece peeled fresh ginger, quartered lengthwise

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Place all ingredients in large pot.

    Step 2

    Bring to boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer until apples are soft, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Stir apples until coarse puree forms; discard cloves and ginger. Serve warm or cold. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cool, cover, and chill.)

TagsAppleFruitGingerHerbs & SpicesLemonCitrusSnackDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeVeganVegetarian5 Ingredients or FewerMake AheadSimmerBon Appétit
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