from My Nova Scotia Cookbook
Try using local apples. They can be found at a farmer’s market or can be picked by hand in season at many U-picks.
Ingredients
3 lbs of apples, washed, peeled, cored and chopped
½ cup apple juice
1 tsp salt
1/8 tsp cinnamon
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp vanilla
¼ cup white sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
Directions
In a pot, add apples, juice and salt. Simmer over medium heat until soft – approximately 20 minutes.
Remove from heat and mash with potato masher. Stir in cinnamon, lemon juice, vanilla and sugar. Continue to cook on medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes. Serve hot, or store in sterile glass jars and refrigerate.
Best apples for applesauce: Gravenstien, Cortland, McInotsh, Golden Delicious, Ida Red
Nada’s Tips & Tricks: I grew up on an apple orchard and we would use Spy apples but they are becoming harder to find. Check local tourism pages for U-picks in your area. There’s something satisfying about going into an orchard and choosing your own apples. A great family day outing!
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