This was so easy! Who knew? Well, my mom has told me many times how easy it is to make applesauce but I guess I wasn't listening. Sorry Mom. I did however listen, or feel inspired, to try it out when I saw an easy step by step recipe in the latest Martha Stewart Everyday Food. I started with a bag of Fuji apples from the $1 store. YES, the $1 store! The apples were a little banged up but they were from a farm in Washington and they smelled sweet so I thought, what the heck. At home my little lady and I gave them a good scrub with baking soda and water (thank you for this tip, Lisa) to get rid of any chemical residue.
We followed these easy directions from there:
Peel, core, and slice 2 pounds of apples
In a large pot, add the juice of 1 lemon and 1 cup water to the sliced apples
Bring to a boil over high, then reduce to a simmer for 25-30 min.
Smash with a potato masher or pulse in a food processor until smooth
Add sugar if desired, I didn't because it was naturally sweet enough for our taste
Refrigerate for up to 5 days, or freeze, up to 2 months
What a fun, easy, family pleasing project.
Bonus: healthier and cheaper than store bought applesauce.
Enjoy
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