Ontario Orchard Applesauce

Apple season is in full swing in Ontario, and the image showcases an easy applesauce recipe that's high in fiber. The applesauce can be used as a dessert or snack, or incorporated into baking recipes. It's freezer-friendly, and the flavor can be customized by using different types of apples to alter the sweetness and tartness.

Ingredients

3 lbs of apples (a mix of apples gives the most depth of flavor)
Juice of 1 lemon
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup of white or brown sugar
1/2 tsp (or more) of ground cinnamon
pinch of salt

Steps

Place apples, lemon juice, water, sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a large pot (or Dutch oven) and stir.
Bring mixture to a boil over high heat.
Once boiling, reduce heat to low and cover with a lid to simmer for 30 minutes (or until the apples are soft).
Once cooked, remove from heat and use an immersion blender, food processor, or blender to create a puree.
Serve warm or cold.

Ontario Orchard Applesauce

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