Chunky French applesauce
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- Prep Time10 min
- Total Time10 min
- Makes4 cups (1L)
Ingredients
6 to 8 apples, preferably Golden Delicious or McIntosh, 1.5 kg, peeled and cored
3 tbsp butter
1/4 cup water
2 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
3 to 6 tbsp granulated sugar
Instructions
Thinly slice apples. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add apples. Stir often until coated with butter, 1 to 2 minutes. Add water and lemon juice. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until apples are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. If apples become dry, add 1 to 2 tbsp (15 to 30 mL) water. Once apples are tender, stir in 3 tbsp (45 mL) sugar until dissolved. Taste. Add more sugar, if needed.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 66, Protein 0.1g, Carbohydrates 12.2g, Fat 2.4g, Fibre 1.5g, Sodium 22mg.
Make ahead
Sauce can be made up to 5 days ahead. Cover and keep refrigerated. Reheat in microwave on low. Tastes great warm or cold.
