Homemade Applesauce

Show: Barefoot ContessaEpisode: Halloween for Grownups

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Cook Time:
1 hr 0 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
2 1/2 quarts

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 1 hr 0 min
Total:: 1 hr 20 min

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Ingredients

2 large navel oranges, zested and juiced
1 lemon, zested and juiced
3 pounds Granny Smith apples (about 6 to 8 apples)
3 pounds sweet red apples, such as Macoun, McIntosh, or Winesap (about 6 to 8 apples)
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Place the zest and juice of the oranges and lemon in a large bowl. Peel, quarter, and core the apples (reserving the peel of 2 of the red apples) and toss them in the juice. Pour the apples, reserved apple peel, and juice into a nonreactive Dutch oven or enameled iron pot. Add the brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, and allspice and cover the pot. Bake for 1 hour, or until all the apples are soft. Remove and discard the red apple peel. Mix with a whisk until smooth, and serve warm or at room temperature.

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Misty La Porte, TX 11-09-2009
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crock pot?
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

could i use a crock pot for this recipe? what changes would have to be made?
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S alexandria, VA 11-02-2009
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Too much orange flavor
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

Ina's recipes are usually a hit with me, but this was a miss. I was so excited about this recipe, but the orange was way too... much for me. It was overpowering. My husband said it tasted like Orange-Glo cleaner, and I have to admit, it did a little. Otherwise, it was great and so easy. I would just omit the orange, it doesn't need it!Read more
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Lisa Fishers, IN 11-02-2009
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First time making applesauce and loved it!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This recipe is so easy and is delicious!!! The aroma that fills the house while the apples are baking is mouthwatering. A... couple of things I changed about the recipe- didn't have oranges on hand, so just used some orange juice from the container- worked well. Didn't add any zest or lemon juice. Also, I reduced the butter by 1/2 just to get the butter flavor and richness, but taking away some of the fat. I used Gala and McIntosh apples (it's what was on sale) and it turned out wonderful. Freezes very well too so that you always have some homeade applesauce on hand! One other note- use a potato masher instead of a whisk so as not to scratch the bottom of your enameled dutch oven. I am so glad I tried this recipe and will never use another one!Read more
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JEANNE Temecula, CA 10-25-2009
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Wonderful, fall flavor!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I loved this recipe. It was so easy and the flavor is out of this world. Prep, throw in the pot and voila, homemade... applesauce. I made a porkloin and it was a great accompanment. Thanks Ina!!! Another winner.Read more
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Susanne Mineral Point, WI 10-25-2009
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The best applesauce ever
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Great recipe! I've made it a number of times, and it's always excellent. I usually use a mix of cooking apples, and after the... first time, I've never peeled them - I just put the sauce through a food mill when it's done cooking, and it comes out a lovely pink color. Read more
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Catherine Portsmouth, VA 10-21-2009
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The Best Applesauce
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I had never made applesauce previously. The recipe is easy and delicious. Everyone who has had the opportunity to taste it... has loved it!Read more