CARAMELIZED APPLESAUCE WITH PECANS AND GOLDEN RAISINS

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Make and share this Caramelized Applesauce With Pecans and Golden Raisins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by AZPARZYCH

Categories     Sauces

Time 1h

Yield 4 cups, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup golden raisin
3 tablespoons cognac (brandy or apple juice)
2 lbs pink lady apples (or other soft cooking apple)
1/2-2/3 cup sugar (depending on tartness of apples)
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 dash salt
3/4 cup pecan halves, toasted and coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Soak raisins in cognac (brandy or apple juice) in a small bowl.
  • Peel and coarsely chop apples (yeild a generous 6 cups).
  • Bring all ingredients (except 1 Tbs butter, raisins and pecans) to a boil in a large saucepan.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 3 minutes stirring occasionally.
  • Cover and cook over medium-low heat 20-25 minutes or until apples are very soft, stirring occasionally.
  • Increase heat to medium.
  • Add remaining 1 Tbs butter.
  • Cook uncovered 5-8 minutes or until apples are light brown and caramelized, stirring frequently.
  • Stir in raisins and pecans, cook 1 minute.
  • Serve warm or cool completely; cover and store in refrigerator.

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