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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 18 |
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Cardamom and mace add a bit of unusual spicy flavor to this homemade applesauce. This dish is a wonderful way to make use of autumn's apple bounty. -Janet Thomas, McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania Ingredients:
6 pounds tart apples (about 18 medium), peeled and quartered |
1 cup apple cider or juice |
3/4 cup sugar |
2 tablespoons lemon juice |
1 cinnamon sticks (3 inches) |
1 teaspoon ground ginger |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg |
1/2 teaspoon ground mace |
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom |
Directions:
1. Place all ingredients in a Dutch oven. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 30-40 minutes or until apples are tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; discard the cinnamon stick. Mash the apples to desired consistency. Serve warm or cold. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 9 cups.
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