Maple Cinnamon Applesauce
Fall is in the air and it’s time for apple picking! Try combining sweet and tart apples for this delicious maple applesauce recipe. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find them nearby or stop by your local farmer’s market.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 61kcal
Equipment
- Blender or Food Processor
- Kitchen Knife
- Large Stockpot
Ingredients
- 3 tart apples* e.g. Haralson
- 3 sweet apples* e.g. Cortland
- ¼ cup maple syrup*
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp lemon juice fresh-squeezed
- sea salt to taste
Instructions
- Peel, core, and chop the apples into 2-inch chunks. In a large Dutch oven or saucepan over medium heat, combine the apple chunks, maple syrup, cinnamon, lemon juice, and salt. Cover and simmer for about 12 minutes or until the apples have softened a bit.
- Uncover pot and stir occasionally to break up chunks (5 to 10 additional minutes) until soft, but not mushy. Remove from heat and adjust to taste.
- If you want a fine applesauce, use a blender in batches. Serve warm or cold, on oatmeal, pancakes, yogurt and/or top with ice cream, walnuts, etc. Refrigerate for up to one week.
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Nutrition
Calories: 61kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 45mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1mg