Chunky Applesauce
Taste of Home
There's just something extra special about homemade applesauce. This simple recipe is tart and not too sweet. It makes the perfect side dish, especial will pork chops, or pork roast. —Deborah Amrine, Grand Haven, Michigan
SERVINGS: 6
CATEGORY: Low Fat
METHOD: Other stovetop
TIME: Prep: 15 min. Cook: 30 min.
Ingredients:
- 8 cups chopped peeled tart cooking apples (about 3-1/2 pounds)
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions:
In a Dutch oven, combine all the ingredients. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 30 to 40 minutes or until apples are tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; mash apples (a potato masher works well) until sauce is desired consistency. Serve warm or cold. Yield: about 3-1/2 cups.