Apricot Applesauce (Jewish) |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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This recipe - for Hanukkah - was found in the2008 cookbook, Jewish Holiday Cooking. Ingredients:
1/2 cup dried apricot, quartered |
1 1/3 cups apple juice, unsweetened (or more) |
1 vanilla bean, split |
1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, peeled, minced |
1 pinch salt |
6 cups apples, peeled, cored, cut into chunks (about 6 cups of mixed apples like gala & braeburn) |
Directions:
1. In a large, heavy saucepan, combine the apricots, 1 1/3 cups of apple juice, the vanilla bean, ginger & a pinch of salt, then cover & cook on a simmer for about 25 minutes, or until apricots are very tender.
2. Add the apples & continue cooking, covered ~ & stirring occasionally ~ for another 25 minutes or until apples are very soft, adding additional juice, if necessary, to prevent sticking.
3. The mixture is ready when it is thick & pulpy, with no liquid visible. If it is a little watery, boil it for a few minutes, uncovered, to evaporate the remaining liquid.
4. Remove the vanilla bean & either puree the mixture in a food processor, or use a hand-held masher, blending to a somewhat chunky consistency.
5. Cover & refrigerate until chilled before serving.
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