CARAMEL APPLESAUCE

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This is based on Martha Stewart's recipe. I like to make this in my 12" cast iron skillet for an old-fashioned, homey feel.

Provided by Marie Nixon

Categories     Apple

Time 25m

Yield 2 cups, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 apples (combination of Granny Smith, McIntosh, Fuji, any good baking apple)
1 lemon, juice of
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Peel, core and slice the apples into eights. Aim to keep the slices all about the same size so they cook at the same rate.
  • In a large bowl, toss all the apple slices with the lemon juice and set aside.
  • Melt butter in a large skilled over medium-high heat. Sprinkle sugar over melted butter and cook until sugar begins to brown.
  • Add apples. Cover with lid, if desired, and cook until they turn golden brown and are soft, about 8 minutes. Stir in cinnamon and salt; remove skillet from heat.
  • Place apple mixture in the bowl of a food processor; process to desired smoothness. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217, Fat 8.9, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 22.9, Sodium 41.6, Carbohydrate 37.2, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 31.3, Protein 0.5

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