Recipes
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%.