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Easy Roasted Applesauce
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The Basics: Robust Roasted Applesauce

Throughout middle school, many after-school afternoons were spent at my grandparents' house.
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Throughout middle school, many after-school afternoons were spent at my grandparents' house. My grandpa was, and is, always up for a nibble of cheese, pesto, and crackers (Bremner wafer crackers or saltines were de rigueur) and a slightly-over-my-12-year-old-head discussion of a chapter from Guns, Germs, and Steel.

While my grandpa schooled me in theories of economics and the disproportionate spread of resources (and power) throughout history, my step-grandmother Grenelle was likely concocting some delightful treat in the kitchen.

Summer months meant a bumper crop of basil and gallons upon gallons of zesty pesto; come Fall, apple-picking trips led to mammoth batches of applesauce, all stored away in a basement freezer for the months ahead. And while my appreciation for pesto-slathered everything was sadly delayed till we moved cross-country, a rare afternoon would pass without me dipping into her tempting applesauce supply.

Keep reading for the superlative applesauce recipe.

Honey Applesauce Buns For Rosh Hashanah
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Sweet Honey Applesauce Buns For Rosh Hashanah

Celebrate the flavors of Rosh Hashanah with honey applesauce buns that are perfect for adding to your table of traditional foods during the holiday.
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Celebrate the flavors of Rosh Hashanah with honey applesauce buns that are perfect for adding to your table of traditional foods during the holiday. Even if you don't celebrate Rosh Hashanah with your family, you can learn more about the holiday while baking these sweet buns — they feature all the flavors of Fall, making them perfect any day as a special snack. With such an easy recipe that's not overly sweet, your lil one will love getting in the kitchen and offering a helping hand!

Here are the simple directions.

Punch Recipes and Other Interesting Food Stories From the Web
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Yummy Links: From Punch to Applesauce

  • Here's seven delicious drink recipes that can easily be made in batches.
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Applesauce Recipe
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Homemade Applesauce

It's apple season, and what should you do if you have an abundant supply of apples?
by OnSugar Blog

It's apple season, and what should you do if you have an abundant supply of apples? Follow Fresh Tart's lead and make applesauce!

I hated applesauce as a kid.  (I realize how many blog posts I begin by mentioning a food I hated as a kid.  I do it to reassure you, and myself, that picky children often become great cooks and eaters.  So hang in there if you're feeding the impossible.)

I hated its grainy, watery texture. I hated its unappetizing pinky-grey color.

I hated that it didn't taste like apple pie, which I loved.

And then I made homemade applesauce and like many things homemade, it blew my mind a little bit.  Smooth and almost creamy, thick and not-too sweet, scented with cinnamon and tasting fully of apples.  Like apple pie, in fact, warm and comforting.  Yes.

See her mind-blowing recipe when you read more.

Smashies Apple Sauce
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Delilicious: Smashies Apple Sauce

Applesauce is a great snack for hungry kids, but on the go it can get messy!
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Applesauce is a great snack for hungry kids, but on the go it can get messy! My friend's son loved applesauce from the day it was introduced to him, but when he got old enough to feed himself and had access to a wider variety of foods, he outgrew the toddler favorite. Smashies aims to make applesauce fun again with their pouches filled with 100% organic, no-sugar-added smashed apples that children can squeeze right into their mouths. It is great for eating in the car or while watching a sibling's soccer game.

Delilicious: Applesauce Party
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Delilicious: Applesauce Party

As Thanksgiving approaches, let your lil cook get in the holiday spirit by hosting an applesauce feast for his or her friends.
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As Thanksgiving approaches, let your lil cook get in the holiday spirit by hosting an applesauce feast for his or her friends. Ask each guest to bring an apple or two. Then, guide the kids through this simple recipe. More than making a delicious snack, the fun activity will teach them the value of teamwork.

Ingredients:
6 apples, peeled, cored and quartered
1 cup water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 vanilla bean

Instructions:
Place peeled, cored and quartered apples in a sauce pan with the water, lemon juice and vanilla. Bring the mixture to boil, then simmer uncovered for half an hour, stirring occasionally. Remove the vanilla bean.

Remove from heat, stir in sugar and mash to a desired consistency. After the sauce cools, refrigerate it until you are ready to eat. Garnish with cinnamon.

Makes 4 servings.

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Nostalgic Side: Applesauce
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Nostalgic Side: Applesauce

Applesauce is a delicious side that is easily forgotten.
by partysugar


Applesauce is a delicious side that is easily forgotten. Taking the time to make a homemade version is a truly rewarding experience. The apple flavor is stronger and the texture is more chunky and less baby-foody than the store bought version. While the apples simmer, your house will have a scrumptious, warm fragrance. Give jars as gifts or serve along side roast pork or chicken. It also makes an excellent accompaniment to oatmeal or yogurt. This recipe is a must have for your collection, so take a look now, read more

Applesauce for oil?
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Applesauce for oil?

I love to make home made cookies.
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I love to make home made cookies. It's really one of my favorite things. For some time I was using applesauce in place of the oil in an effort to cut the fat, but the cookies just never tasted (or felt) the same -- and I just reverted back to the original recipe. But now I have recently learned that I was just doing it all wrong.

So, if you want to cut the fat, but still want tasty baked goods, then try these tips:

  • Use unsweetened applesauce.
  • Only replace half of the fat, not all of it.
  • Drain the applesauce for 5 to 10 minutes in a colander. If your colander has big holes, line it with paper towels.
  • You may want to try reducing the sugar content by a tad, since applesauce is naturally sweet.