Applesauce - Paleo & 21 Day Sugar Detox Compliant
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I love applesauce! It's one of the many memories I have of learning to cook and bake with my mom. Of course, we used to go apple picking and then come home and can several jars for the winter. An awesome thing about making the sauce is that there's no need for sweeteners. When I made this, it didn't make it to the next day! If you're interested in canning, I recommend checking out the pickyourown.org website as it explains the process well. I've linked to the water bath canning process which is what I always use and you don't need to add gels or sealers so long as you use the right jars and lids.
Ingredients:
- 3 lbs of apples (Gala & Fuji work great, but use green apples for 21 DSD)
- Water
- 2 tsp cinnamon
Peel apples. I like to use the Norpro apple peeler instead of a paring knife to peel and slice the apples. Ever since I switched, it has saved me so much time! As the apples are sliced place them into a cooking pot. Once you have all the apples, add 1/4 - 1/2 inch of water at the bottom of the pot. Cook the apples and water over medium heat for approximately 30 minutes, though this depends on how full the pot is (i.e. bigger pot with less apples will cook faster). Check on them at 15 minutes, stir, and add the cinnamon. Continue to let cook if the apples are not soft and mushy. If you want the apples to stay crispier, let cook for less time. Once the apples are softened, mash with a potato masher until a chunky sauce consistency.
