Applesauce

Yield
10-12 servings (1/2 cup servings each)
Preparation Time
20 minutes
Cooking Time
Common Allergens
none
Equipment List
Vegetable peeler
Cutting knife
Cutting board
Large pot
Wooden spoon
Ingredients
9 large
Apples (any variety)
1 cup (250 mL)
Water
1
Lemon (juiced)
1 tsp. (5 mL)
Cinnamon
Instructions
  1. Wash and dry the apples, then peel. 
  2. Chop apples into bite-size pieces. Remove core and seeds. 
  3. Place chopped apples, water, lemon juice and cinnamon in a large pot 
  4. Stir with a wooden spoon. 
  5. Heat on medium-high until mixture comes to a boil. Stir frequently.
  6. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until apples are very soft and mushy, stirring every few minutes for about 10 minutes.
  7. Turn off stove and remove from heat. Stir to cool or refrigerate.

Optional: Add raisins or rhubarb (in season). Serve with plain yogurt.

 

Recipe taken from Healthy After Schools

Note: Childcare facilities with 8+ children should check with their Licensing Officer about what is needed to serve food

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