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Prune-Vanilla Applesauce

Prune-Vanilla Applesauce

Try something new and tasty with yogurt, ice cream, pound cake, or oatmeal.

Everyday Food, January/February 2012 http://www.marthastewart.com/872925/prune-vanilla-applesauce
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  • Prep Time 10 minutes
  • Total Time 45 minutes, plus cooling
  • Yield Makes 6 cups

Ingredients

    • 3 1/2 pounds apples, such as McIntosh, Gala, and Braeburn
    • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
    • 1 cup chopped prunes
    • 2 tablespoons dark-brown sugar
    • 4 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Peel, core, and slice apples.
  2. In a large pot, bring apples, lemon juice, prunes, vanilla and 2 cups water to a boil over high. Reduce heat and simmer until apples are very soft and falling apart, 25 to 30 minutes.
  3. Mash with a potato masher or pulse in a food processor until smooth with small chunks remaining. Add sugar.
  4. Let cool, then transfer applesauce to airtight containers.

Cook's Note

Refrigerate applesauce up to 5 days, or freeze up to 2 months.

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