Awesomesauce

I always get apples in my organic deliveries. At least four, often six. If I followed the old adage of one a day consumption, I'd be set. But, for some reason I just don't think to eat them and they keep forever so I had a bunch built up in reserve.

Something triggered the thought to make applesauce out of them. While I won't think to eat a plain apple, I will definitely eat applesauce. I googled the interwebs for recipes, studied a few, then modified one and used it.

Here it is:

8 cups apples, peeled and chopped
1 cup brown sugar
1 heaping teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla

8 cups of apples is a LOT of apples
I used my new Tupperware peeler and it did a great job. It didn't take me long at all to prep the apples.

It's also a lot of peels!
I put the apples, sugar and cinnamon on med-low heat and covered the pan. Total cooking time was about 35 minutes and I stirred every 5-10 minutes. The apples cooked down to about four cups and I probably should have diced them into smaller pieces because it was really chunky. I ran the mixer through them for a minute or so and it sauced some of pieces while still leaving some nice chunks.

The vanilla got added after that and it was time for a taste and to put the rest in the fridge.

Yummy
I must say that the still warm concoction was quite good. I had a cold serving tonight for dinner and that was good, too. If i make it again, I would add a little more cinnamon. It's definitely got that flavor but I would like it to be bolder.

Comments

bpacarden said…
This actually inspired me to make "baked" apples for supper last night - I peel & slice, then pop into the microwave x5 or 6 mins with a handful of brown sugar, cinnamnon, nutmeg & top with a few bits of butter - no worry about the sauciness but a family fave & pretty awesome, too! Thanks for the inspiration!
8:39 PM
Cheesehead said…
Awesomesauce is my favorite word from Parks and Recreation. It fit so well for this post. Your baked apples sound yummy. I'll have to try them.
10:15 PM
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