Did you know that apples sprinkled with cinnamon is one of my favourite snacks?
This applesauce is perfect to pair with nut or seed butters as well as a vanilla coconut ice cream (yum!!!). And it’s also allergy-friendly (gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free). This guilt-free dessert is perfect for any holiday dinner!
Here's what you'll need:
3 pounds of apples (I prefer variety: Granny smith, Gala, sometimes Red Delicious)
½ cup water (you may need more or less)...more explained in the directions
For the fall/winter seasons, I like to add 2 tablespoons 100% organic maple syrup and 2-3 teaspoons of fresh pure cinnamon in its powdered form (you can always add more or less of these depending on your preference)
1 tablespoon lemon juice to help round out the flavour
Directions:
Wash the apples.
Peel the apples.
Core the apples.
Chop the apples (don’t worry about perfection here). Smaller chunks may be helpful to speed up the process a bit.
Add all ingredients except the lemon juice into a saucepan and place over the stove at medium heat. Start with ¼ cup water, then you can add as you go. Stir every 5 minutes.
You will notice the apples will start to break up into smaller pieces over the heat.
This next step depends on what you enjoy. For a chunkier consistency, you can stir the apples against wall of the sauce pan to smooth out majority of the chunks with a cooking spatula. Or for a super smooth and velvety texture, add all ingredients into a heat resistant food processor! Blend until super smooth.
At this point you can add in the lemon juice (I don’t add in all of 1 tablespoon at once). Flavour to your taste buds. You can also add in more maple syrup if you wish. I usually add more cinnamon!
This makes about 6-8 servings, you can multiply the ingredients to make more!
Serve chilled or warm. Enjoy with a warm-spiced tea.
Happy Holidays!
Dr. Mawji