Chunky Applesauce

Name: Chunky Applesauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: about 3-1/2 cups.
Ingredients: 8 cups chopped peeled tart apples (about 3-1/2 pounds); 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Cook: 30 min. YIELD: about 3-1/2 cups.

There's just something extra special about a homemade applesauce recipe like this one. This simple dish is tart and not too sweet. It makes the perfect side, especially with pork chops or a pork roast. —Deborah Amrine, Grand Haven, Michigan

Ingredients

8 cups chopped peeled tart apples (about 3-1/2 pounds)
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

1. In a Dutch oven, combine apples, brown sugar and cinnamon. Cover and cook over medium-low heat 30-40 minutes or until apples are tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Mash apples slightly if desired. Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 157 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 7mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (36g sugars, 3g fiber), 0 protein.

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