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APPLESAUCES


APPLESAUCE

2 pounds apples
1/2 C sugar, or to taste (sugar is optional)
water

Wash and quarter apples. Discard stems and blossom end.

Microwave:
Combine apples and water in a three quart bowl. Cover, cook 8 to 10 minutes,
stirring halfway through cooking period.

Range:
Combine apples and water in a heavy saucepan. Cover, bring to a boil and simmer over
low heat, stirring often, 15 to 20 minutes, until tender.

Force fruit through a sieve or food mill. Add sugar to taste while hot. Makes 6 servings.
Recipe provided by the New Jersey Department of Agriculture from "The Apple Kitchen
Cookbook."
Nutrient analysis per serving: Calories, 151; fat, .5 g; cholesterol, 0 mg; fiber, 3 g; sodium, .2 mg; Percent calories from fat, 3%.

MICROWAVE APPLESAUCE
6 apples, peeled and sliced
1/4 C water
1/3 C sugar
1/4 Tbs cinnamon

Place all ingredients in a 2-quart microwave safe baking dish. Cover and cook on high power 6 to 8 minutes. Using a food processor, process until smooth. Makes 8 servings.
Recipe provided by the Georgia Apple Commission
Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories, 129; Cholesterol, 0 mg; F at, .5 g; Fiber, 3.5 g; Sodium, 1.6 mg; Percent calories from fat, 3%.