My first try at Sugar Free Applesauce was really sweet.
Everyone likes sweets so for my first few posts I will talk about some tasty sweets that are really good for you and do not take a lot of time to make.
I have done a lot of searching on the net, there is an endless supply of recipes for anything you can think of where food is concerned. Personally, I search for recipes that have No Sugar Added.
I needed some sugar free applesauce for the oatmeal banana raisin cookies I wanted to make. I found a very interesting recipe on food.com for quick homemade applesauce – no sugar added.
Ingredients :
3 lbs apples ( I used 4 red and 4 green )
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 pinch nutmeg
1 1⁄2 cups water
2 thin lemon slices
1⁄4 teaspoon salt
Directions :
1. Peel and core apples (I prefer to leave the skin on them because I like the taste and texture). Cut apples into approximately 1 inch cubes.
2. Add all ingredients to pot, and turn heat on high. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20 minutes or until the apples have softened significantly.
3. Stir frequently, making sure that the apples are not sticking to the bottom of the pot. Add more water if necessary. Remove lemon slices.
4. Mash with a potato masher or use a food mill for a smoother consistency. Serve warm or at room temperature. ( I used my blender to chop the skins )
Personally, I like the skins of the apple because of the vitamins in it, just make sure you wash them thoroughly before using them.
Enjoy the goodness of all natural Sugar Free Applesauce