Spiced Applesauce

recipe slightly adapted from Rachael Ray

Details

• Prep Time: 15 minutes.
• Cook Time: 20 minutes.
• Ready in 35 Minutes.
• Makes: 6 Servings

Ingredients

• 8 Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored and chopped
• 1-2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (half to one whole lemon, depending on how juicy it is)
• 1-inch piece of peeled fresh ginger root (use a spoon for easy peeling)
• 6 tablespoons brown sugar
• 4 cups apple juice
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

Directions

• Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan placed over medium-high heat and cook until the apples soften, 15 to 20 minutes or so, stirring occasionally. Once apples are soft, remove from heat. Let cool a little. From here, you can serve as is, use a potato masher for a chunky sauce or use a hand blender for a more pureed sauce. My kiddos prefer the pureed sauce, so that is how I prepare it. Serve warm (or chilled, you can definitely make this ahead of time) with pork chops. Yum.