Food & Cooking Recipes Quick & Easy Recipes Apple-Cider Applesauce Be the first to rate & review! By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 16, 2017 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Yield: Makes 1 1/2 cups Use this to make our Applesauce Muffins and Applesauce Coffee Cake. Ingredients 1 pound juicy apples, such as ‘McIntosh,’ peeled, cored, and quartered ¾ cup apple cider 1 tablespoon sugar, plus more if needed Pinch of salt Directions Bring apples and cider to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Cover pan; reduce heat. Simmer until apples are very soft, about 12 minutes. Remove lid; stir in sugar and salt. Cook over medium-low heat until apples are broken up and most of the liquid is evaporated, about 15 minutes. Let cool slightly. Blend in a food processor until smooth. Add more sugar if desired. Cook's Notes Store in an airtight container up to 2 days. Rate it Print