An Apple A Day – Homemade Applesauce – revisited

Wednesday, February 27, 2008

An Apple A Day – Homemade Applesauce – revisited

Rori’s story is amazing. She had a stroke a year ago and created a blogging event to commemorate the occasion – An Apple A Day. Did you know that eating apples can help prevent strokes? I didn’t. Even more of a reason to eat them! This applesauce will definitely help hubby get a serving of apples in every day!

I made cranberry applesauce for potato pancakes last year. Since then I’ve been making homemade applesauce almost every week. Hubby loves it. I make a big batch and it’s usually gone within a couple days. I’ve perfected the applesauce so that it’s not overly cranberry-ie.

Homemade applesauce – by ME!
8-10 apples (I use Golden Delicious)
1 can whole cranberries
apple cider (or other juice)
water
1 cup sugar
1 Tbsp cinnamon (optional)

Core and cube the apples. I leave the skin on, but you can peel them if you want. Put cubed apples into a very large pot. Add the cranberries. Fill the can once with fruit juice (I use apple cider) and pour over apples. Fill can with water one or two times and pour over apples.

Turn on heat to medium. Cover apples and allow to cook until apples are softened, stirring every couple of minutes.

Add the sugar and cinnamon and stir. Taste and add more sugar if desired. Turn off heat and allow applesauce to cool to room temperature.

Side Dish

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11 Responses to “Red White and Blue No-Bake Frozen Cupcakes”

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CB — July 14, 2008 at 12:50 am

Oh that looks so yummy for summer! I can’t wait to try it! Thanks for entering 🙂
/Clara
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Nikki57 — July 14, 2008 at 1:36 am

Those look absolutely delicious!!
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Joelen — July 14, 2008 at 2:27 am

Looks fabulous with all the color! Thanks for sharing 🙂
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Janna — July 14, 2008 at 5:57 pm

Was the consistency like ice cream? It sounds cool and summery. Plus you probably get super brownie points for submitting so early!
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Mara — July 14, 2008 at 6:23 pm

YUM this is perfect for the sweltering summer months! i am all about frozen desserts right now!
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Jen — July 15, 2008 at 12:14 am

The texture isn’t quite as creamy as ice cream… It’s more frozen than that(?) They are really good though!
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Ivy — July 15, 2008 at 2:55 am

Oh wow! I like these. What a cool idea and they look so good for the hot days of summer. Where do you live? Can I come pick some up? 🙂
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Martha — July 19, 2008 at 12:52 am

Jen, these look yummy!
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Nikki57 — August 25, 2008 at 9:48 pm

CONGRATS … You are the Cupcake Hero!!
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KimboSue — July 1, 2009 at 6:28 pm

I know this post is like a year old, but I followed a link from another page and found it. Question – do you have to keep them frozen until serving? We’re going to a pool party, so they might be outside for a while. Will they melt?
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Jen — July 1, 2009 at 6:54 pm

If I remember correctly, they will melt. They might be fine for a little while, but not all afternoon. Sorry I can’t be more help!