Ina Garten's Homemade Applesauce

October 31, 2024

Imagine the cozy scent of cinnamon and apples filling your kitchen as you whip up a batch of Ina's Applesauce. It's the easiest way to bring a touch of autumn warmth to your table. This versatile side dish complements a variety of main courses, from roasted pork to grilled chicken. And for a decadent dessert, simply dollop a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream over a warm bowl of applesauce.

Try it today! It's the perfect way to use up those fall apples. Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe.

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Homemade Applesauce

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Servings

2.5 Quarts

Ingredients

Zest and juice of 2 large navel oranges
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
3 pounds Granny Smith apples (6 to 8 apples)
3 pounds sweet red apples, such as Macoun, McIntosh, or Winesap (6 to 8 apples)
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/4 pound unsalted butter
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
Vanilla ice cream, for serving

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Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Place the zest and juice of the oranges and lemon in a large bowl. Peel, quarter, and core the apples and toss them in the juice. Pour the apples 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 1/2 hours, or until all the apples are soft. Mix with a whisk until smooth. Serve warm or at room temperature with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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