Mealy, spotty and beat up apples. I won’t tell you how much money I shelled out for a bag of organic apples only to be disappointed by the poor taste and texture. Bummer yuck! Anyway, little brother (well, little is ironic seeing as how he’s 6’5″) suggested applesauce and this Sunday I did just that. Oh, how it had much too long since I’d made applesauce! Can I call up all the local co-ops and ask for their worst apples? Could I get them free if they have a worm or two in ’em? Because bad apples make the best applesauce.
Fresh Ginger Applesauce
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6 people
Ingredients
- 3 pounds apples peeled cored and chopped into big hunks
- 1 cup water
- 3 inches fresh ginger finely grated
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
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In a large stock pot over medium heat, add the apples and water.
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Cover and allow to simmer and soften for about 30 minutes. Mash in the pot with a potato masher or immersion blender, or allow to cool a bit and blend to a smooth puree in a food processor or blender.
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Allow to cool completely.
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Meanwhile, squeeze the grated ginger into a bowl.
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Combine the ginger juice and vanilla extract into the room temperature applesauce.
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Now, for the spoon.