Well, after I peeled and cored my apples for the pies, I put the peels and cores in a large pot and added about one inch of water. Then I simmered it on the stove until it all boiled down to applesauce. Then I put it through a strainer to catch what was left of the peels and cores. What remained was delicious applesauce. I added sugar and cinnamon until it suited my taste. I had never heard of making applesauce without using the entire apple!! What a thrifty thing to do! My chickens got the leftover peels and cores after it all boiled down. Oh how they loved that!
I then put the applesauce in a Mason jar. It only made one pint, so obviously I didn't go through the canning process just for that. But isn't so much prettier in a Mason jar than in a Tupperware bowl? What are you all doing with apples this fall?
2 comments:
Oh I am so jealous!! And happy for you!! Hahaha. I have to get apples soon so I can make my yearly apple pie. I'd love to try my hand at applesauce. Sounds cozy what you did Hope. I LOVE FALL!!!
I used to make applesauce (minus the core and peels...never heard ofthat) when Dave and I were newlyweds. But believe it or not, NEITHER of my daughters like applesauce except to dip pork loin roast into (or grilled pork chops). So, this year I used granny smiths for dipping into nutella and peanut butter (after school snack) and claire likes em just sliced with the peel left on. For breakfast we have baked apple chip muffins and this weekend I am making apple pancakes. I also made a Swedish apple pie (super simple pie with no crust!!) that Dave and I like but Claire isn't a fan. We like Empires, Cortlands, Johnny Macs, and courtney's fave are Galas.
and i totally aree with you....applesauce in a mason jar looks way better! I like to add gingham ribbons to mine but I use them for cold drinks at parties! :)
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