Crockpot Ginger Lime Applesauce
6:00:00 AM
Once the weather starts to get a little cooler and so many
kinds of apples start pouring into the supermarkets, I start craving
applesauce. I can remember my mom using apples from my grandparents' property
to make applesauce on the stove. That method is perfectly fine, but I can remember
my mom constantly monitoring the apples to make sure that they didn't burn. I
love fresh made applesauce, but I don't love it enough to constantly monitor it
for hours.
I've experimented with all kinds of applesauce before,
whether it's microwave applesauce or spiced crockpot applesauce, but I have to
say that the ginger lime applesauce I made this year has a certain bright
flavor that has the perfect level of adult sophistication without making it too
strong for the kids. I have to say that this is my new favorite applesauce!
Crockpot Ginger Lime Apple Sauce
Here's what you need:
5 lbs of apples (at least 2 kinds, can replace pears for one
kind)
2 limes
1 1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp nutmeg
Honey, to taste (I used about a tablespoon
Core and slice apples
and pears. I remove the peel on the pears but I don't on the apples—as far as
I'm concerned, that's up to you. Place the apples in a crockpot
(affiliate link). Zest the limes
straight into the crockpot, being sure not to get any of the pith (that bitter
white stuff). Juice the limes into the crockpot. Add spices. Stir. Cook on high
for 4 hours or low for 6-8 hours, until fruit is tender.
If you prefer smooth
applesauce, use an immersion blender to puree. If you prefer your applesauce to
be a little chunky, just use a potato masher. Taste the applesauce (be careful,
it'll be hot!), and then sweeten to taste. This applesauce freezes well.
Makes about 10-12 servings.

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