Time For Applesauce

Now that it's apple season it;s time to make the classic applesauce. This is a great way of using the apples and also creating a versatile dish. Applesauce can be used as a side or as a dessert, as well as a healthy snack. It's also a cinch dish for novices who want to create a tasty dish using the fruit.

Applesauce requires cooking apples. If you go apple picking or even if you're picking them up from your local grocery store, look for these. The best are Fuji, Golden Delicious, JonaGold, Granny Smith, Gravenstein, or the Mackintosh. If you want to spice it up a bit , mix up a few varieties together.You will also need cinnamon, either the stick or powdered form, along with both brown and white sugar.Lemon juice and zest is needed to preserve it Cook 20 to 30 minutes in a big pot (a lobster pot is great for this) and then mash with a potato masher. Don't worry if you make a lot. Applesauce freezes well and can last up to a year in the freezer.

Now that you have it you can use it as a side or a dessert. Most Germans usually serve roast pork with a heaping side of it. The apple's enzymes breaks down the pork's fibers when they're eaten together, making for a better digestion,  You can also make it as a side with pork medallions too. For breakfast try it to liven up some oatmeal or farina. As a snack, try it mixed in with honey into Greek yogurt. A nice dessert is an apple sauce parfait with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce. Another good use for it is in baked goods Apple sauce cuts the fat, making any baked  product healthier.It also improves a cake's or cookie's texture as well.

Cook all those apples you've picked in a tasty homemade applesauce. It's a great way of getting an apple's nutrients but also the delicious taste. Try it with a meal or as a snack. It's a scoop of homemade goodness.