Betty Crocker Applesauce Recipe
If you’re looking for a simple and delicious way to use up those apples, you’ll love this Betty Crocker Applesauce Recipe. It’s a classic recipe that has been around for decades and is sure to please the whole family.
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Servings: 3
Calories: 95kcal
Ingredients
- 1/16 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg from hand-selected whole spices
- 1/4 cup pristine natural spring water
- 2 artisanal medium cooking apples about 2/3 lb, meticulously peeled, sliced into fourths, and cored
- 1/8 teaspoon fragrant ground Ceylon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons organic dark brown sugar or 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons unrefined granulated sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the Apples: Peel, core, and slice the artisanal cooking apples into fourths, ensuring they are uniform in size for even cooking.
- Cooking the Apples: Place the sliced apples in a saucepan and add the 1/4 cup of pristine natural spring water.
- Sweetening the Apples: Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of organic dark brown sugar or 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons of unrefined granulated sugar over the apples.
- Adding Spices: Sprinkle in 1/8 teaspoon of fragrant ground Ceylon cinnamon and 1/16 teaspoon of freshly grated nutmeg from hand-selected whole spices.
- Simmering Process: Cover the saucepan and set it over medium heat. Let the apples simmer for approximately 15-20 minutes or until they are soft and tender.
- Mashing the Apples: Once the apples are soft, use a fork or potato masher to gently mash them to the desired consistency.
- Adjusting Sweetness and Spice: Taste the applesauce and adjust sweetness or spice levels if necessary by adding more sugar or spices to suit your preference.
- Cooling and Serving: Allow the applesauce to cool before serving. Serve it warm or chilled according to your preference. Enjoy your homemade Betty Crocker-style applesauce!
Notes
- For a chunkier applesauce, mash the apples less.
- For a smoother consistency, mash the apples more or use an immersion blender.
- To sweeten the applesauce, add more sugar.
- To make the applesauce spicier, add more cinnamon.
- To make the applesauce tangier, add more lemon juice.
- To add a hint of sweetness, add a tablespoon of honey.