New England Applesauce

Name: New England Applesauce
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 cups.
Ingredients: 4 pounds Rome Beauty or McIntosh apples; 1 cup honey; 1 cup water; 1/2 cup lemon juice; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 tablespoons grenadine syrup, optional

We once lived next to an apple orchard and used the fresh fruit to make lots of delicious applesauce. This is my own recipe, and people have been telling me for years that it's so good it should be published!

Ingredients

4 pounds Rome Beauty or McIntosh apples
1 cup honey
1 cup water
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons grenadine syrup, optional

Directions

Peel, core and cut apples into wedges. In a large kettle, combine all ingredients except grenadine; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 20-25 minutes or until apples are fork-tender.
Mash apples to a chunky texture or process with food mill for smooth sauce. Stir in grenadine if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 161 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (39g sugars, 3g fiber), 0 protein.

Originally published as New England Applesauce in Country Extra November 1990

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threeforks

Oct 2, 2008

RE: New England ApplesauceHow long will this keep. What is the best way to store it?
auntie jo.

Oct 1, 2008

Grenadine is a red syrup, can be used in alcoholic drinks (Tequila Sunrises)... I know you can buy it at the liquor store.. Don't know where else......
War_Ren

Oct 1, 2008

What is 'Grenadine', and where do you get it? Alice. Reply to:[email protected]