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Recipe: Maple-Cinnamon Applesauce

From EatingWell

Turn fresh fall apples into delicious maple-and-cinnamon-spiked homemade applesauce with this easy recipe.

Ingredients

Makes 7 servings

  • 6 McIntosh or other tart apples, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 golden delicious or other sweet apples, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Preparation

Active time 20 minutes

Total time 50 minutes

Combine apple pieces and water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to maintain a simmer. Cover and cook, stirring once or twice, until the apples are very soft and falling apart, about 30 minutes. Mash the apples to the desired consistency and stir in maple syrup and cinnamon.

To Make Ahead

Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 6 months.

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