I discovered an easy way to make applesauce when the apples turn too soft and ripe to enjoy eating them plain. This goes really fast! It doesn't make as much as you'd expect (about 5 apples for 1 serving), but it's a delicious way to make use of apples that won't get eaten otherwise!
1) Get a pot of water boiling, size and amount depending on how many apples (just like you're going to boil potatoes).
2) Cut and core the apples (an apple slicer works great, or you can just quarter them and cut out the middle).
3) Boil them for about 10-15 minutes, basically til they're soft like a boiled potato.
4) Peel. The peeling comes off easily by scraping out the inside of the slices with a fork, but you can also pre-peel them if you want to take the time while they're raw (feel free to add any suggestions if you find a better way to peel them!).
5) Blend with a hand beater til you reach the desired consistency (Clay really liked it when I kept it kind of chunky).
6) Add a little sugar and/or cinnamon to taste.
Eat it fresh and warm or save in the fridge for later!
Bonnie Spencer
Thanks, Bonnie!
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