Pink Lady & Pineapple Applesauce
Introduction
Introduction
If you are a fan of pineapple, this recipe should scratch your fancy! A freshly cut pineapple is a joy to eat, and blending it with an apple of your choice is a delight. No sweetners were added here. This time around I could not find fresh pineapple at the store, so I used Dole's canned pineapple chunks. Shame on me. But, oh, my ... have at it ... ! A dash of rum extract makes the flavor nicely complex.
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Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 (20 oz. total net weight) Pink Lady apples 1
- 1 can (20 oz.) pineapple chunks ― drained 2
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice from the can 2
- 1/8 tsp. salt
- Optional: 3 tblsp. honey
- Optional: 1 tsp. rum extract
1 The weights of the apples or fruits reflect total final net weight after peeling and coring. Weights may change according to the size of your apples.
2 Brand: Dole. Select brand of choice. Use fresh pineapple when possible.
Preparation
Preparation
- Core and chop the apples into 3/4″ chunks. DO NOT PEEL. 1
- In a medium Dutch oven or a 3 to 4 Qt. stainless steel pot, combine the apple and pineapple chunks, pineapple juice and salt. Cover and bring the mixture to a low simmer over medium heat.
- Continue simmering, stirring frequently, until the apples are tender and almost soft (do not overcook) ― about 12 minutes.
- Remove pot from the heat. For chunky applesauce, use a potato masher or hand immersion blender and break it up to your desired consistency. For smooth applesauce, puree it with a hand immersion blender or in your food processor.
- Taste …
- For sweeter applesauce, stir in honey as desired.
- Let it cool uncovered for 30 minutes to room temperature before jarring the applesauce and storing in the refrigerator. Store in a Ball or glass mason jar or other sealed container.
- Applesauce will keep well in the refrigerator for about 1 week, or several months in the freezer.
1 Ok, if you must, go ahead and peel, but don't blame me for ...
Serve
- Serve warm or chilled.
Options
Options
Below are some ingredients that are typically added for an adventure of a life time. The quantities below are for a net 36 oz. portion of apples. Feel free to experiment as you wish. I will be adding specific recipes as I putter around myself with fruits from the gods..
- 1/4 tsp. Salt
- 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1 Star Anise Pod
- 2 tsp. lemon or lime juice
- 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
- 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
- 1/2 tsp. Star Anise
- Various apple / fruit combinations
- Almond, Vanilla, Anise Extracts
- Lemon or lime zest of one
- Apple Cider, instead of water
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Copyright
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