RASPBERRY ROASTED APPLESAUCE

Raspberry Roasted Applesauce image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Zest and juice of 2 large oranges
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
3 pounds Granny Smith apples (6 to 8 apples)
3 pounds sweet red apples, such as Macoun (6 to 8 apples)
1/2 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
12 ounces fresh raspberries (2 packages)
Vanilla ice cream, such as Haagen-Dazs, for serving
Orange zest, for serving

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Place the zest and juice of the oranges and lemon in a large (11-inch) ovenproof pot or Dutch oven, such as Le Creuset. Peel, quarter, and core the apples and add them to the pot, tossing them with the juices as you go.
Add the brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, and raspberries, cover, and bake for 1 to 1 1/4 hours, until the apples are very soft. Stir vigorously with a wire whisk. The applesauce will be smooth but still have a lot of texture. Serve warm with a scoop of ice cream and a dusting of orange zest.