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Naturally gluten free and perfect for your special diet, you won't want to purchase store-bought applesauce again! Use my version alongside pork loin or chicken, or as a topping for gluten free pancakes instead of maple syrup!

If you have an abundance of apples, double (or even triple) this recipe. Enjoy!


Simple Applesauce
8 apples, peeled, cored, and cut into large chunks 

Gluten Free Gigi Tip: For added flavor, choose 2 or 3 different types of apples. Some of my favorite varieties for applesauce are Granny Smith,  Rome, Honeycrisp, Fuji, and Macintosh.

1/4 c. sugar
The outer peel from 1 orange*
 
1teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon mace
1 Tablespoon Earth Balance soy free buttery spread 
1/8 teaspoon sea salt

In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients and cook on medium-low heat, covered, for 30 minutes. Uncover and stir; cover again, and cook for approximately 1 hour over low heat, stirring occassionally. The applesauce is done when the apples begin to break apart when stirred.

Remove the orange peel and discard. Stir the apples thoroughly and serve warm.

*Use the peeled orange in a salad - simply section, slice & toss with your favorite greens and vinaigrette!
 


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11/15/2010 10:40

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11/15/2010 10:41

Years ago we had a couple of apple trees and I made applesauce. Yours looks delicious, especially with the cinnamon.

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patricia
10/23/2011 09:49

Can i substitute Agave syrup for the sugar. Since it is a liquid, what amount would i used if substitution is ok. Am diabetic along with all else.

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10/24/2011 12:28

Hi, Patricia!

Thanks for visiting, and great question! Yes, you certainly can use agave nectar as a substitute for the sugar called for in this recipe. I would begin with 2 Tablespoons and then sweetener more as needed, up to 1/4 cup (or about 4 Tablespoons) of agave.

Enjoy!

xoxo,
Gigi ;)

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