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1. Wash the apples thoroughly.

2. Quarter the apples and place in a large saucepan with the water, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

3. Cover the saucepan, bring the water to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer until the apples are soft.

4. Pass the softened apples through a food mill to remove the peel and core.

5. Add the sugar to the applesauce.


Use Cortland, Gravenstein, or Jonagold apples for best results.

Add the sugar at the end of the cooking process. Heating the water and apple mixture allows the apple cell walls to soften, resulting in a sauce. Adding sugar to the cooking water will cause the apples to keep their shape and prevent the sauce from forming.

Applesauce is tasty and nutritious as a snack or dessert by itself. Try topping
it with a few pieces of Crunchy Nova Scotia Honey Granola (see April recipes)
to boost the fibre content. Applesauce adds flavour to savoury dishes. It
mixes well with cottage cheese and makes a nice accompaniment to chicken
strips. Use extra applesauce for Hearty Blueberry Muffins (see May recipes)
or Winter Squash Casserole (see January recipes).


Yield: 50
Portion: 1/2 cup (125 mL)
Cost per serving: $0.32


Recipe complements of the Strive for Five at School Program