SPICY APPLESAUCE

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We have an apple-picking party every year. It's a bushel of fun, and I always look forward to cooking a batch of this easy applesauce seasoned with cinnamon, cloves and allspice. -Marian Platt, Sequim, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 8 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

5 pounds tart apples (about 16 medium), peeled and sliced
1 cup apple juice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, combine all ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 25-35 minutes or until apples are tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; mash apples to desired consistency. Serve warm or cold. Freeze option: Freeze cooled applesauce in freezer containers. To use, thaw in refrigerator overnight. Serve cold or heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges