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+++ title = "Applesauce" author = ["KemoNine"] publishDate = 2024-02-04 tags = ["Apple"] draft = false layout="recipe" image="rachel-loughman-CJj2iQn6IsE-unsplash.jpg" imagecaption="A small glass bowl of apple sauce on a tiled counter. The image was obtained from Unsplash at https://unsplash.com/photos/yellow-cream-in-clear-glass-bowl-CJj2iQn6IsE" date="2024-02-04" AuthorName="KemoNine" AuthorURL="https://culinary.kemonine.info" category="Snack" cuisine="Snack" yield="6" prepTime="10 mins" cookTime="20 mins" ingredients=[ "6 large apples (about 3 lbs.)", "1/4 tsp ground cinnamon", "3/4 cup water", "2 tsp lemon juice" ] directions=[ "Wash, peel, and remove the core from the apples. Chop the apples into small 3/4 inch chunks.", "Add the chopped apples, ground cinnamon and water to a medium pot and place a lid on top. Heat the apples over medium, allowing them to come up to a simmer. Continue to simmer the apples for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender. The total cook time will vary depending on the variety of apple used.", "Remove the pot from heat. Mash the apples with a potato masher inside the pot for a chunky texture. Or allow the apples to cool slightly and blend with an immersion blender or carefully inside a blender for a smoother texture.", "Add the lemon juice to the applesauce and stir to combine. Serve homemade applesauce warm or chilled in the refrigerator." ] inspiration title="BudgetBytes" url="https://www.budgetbytes.com/homemade-applesauce/" +++