Land of Oz Granny Smith Applesauce

Name: Land of Oz Granny Smith Applesauce
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 cups
Ingredients: 2 lbs granny smith apples, peeled, cored, and cut up into 1 1/2-inch chunks; 1 lime, juice of; 1 teaspoon lemongrass, puree (the kind in the squeeze bottle); 1/8-1/4 cup honey, to taste (wildflower honey if available); 1/2 teaspoon mixed spice (English mixed spice, not Middle Eastern mixed spice); 1/2 cup apple juice; 2 tablespoons butter (optional)

Submitted by COOKGIRl

"I very recently found out that one of my favorite apple varieties originated from Australia-Granny Smith apples. This is my Yank homage to Granny and her delicious apples, with a little inspiration from the Mott's Company. This version of applesauce is spicy and tangy, and not overly sweet-more like a chutney. Good for an accompaniement to savory dishes."

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Ready In:: 20mins
Ingredients:: 7
Yields:: 4 cups

ingredients

2 lbs granny smith apples, peeled, cored, and cut up into 1 1/2-inch chunks
1 lime, juice of
1 teaspoon lemongrass, puree (the kind in the squeeze bottle)
¹⁄₈ - ¹⁄₄ cup honey, to taste (wildflower honey if available)
¹⁄₂ teaspoon mixed spice (English mixed spice, not Middle Eastern mixed spice)
¹⁄₂ cup apple juice
2 tablespoons butter (optional)

directions

Stovetop: Place all ingredients in a large pot and bring to boil. Cover and simmer on low for about 30 minutes or until fruit is soft enough to puree.
*Use a hand held immersion blender to puree the apple mixture or puree the apples in batches using an electric blender.
Crockpot: Place all ingredients in a crockpot and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or until fruit is soft. Use a hand held immersion blender to puree or puree in batches using a blender.
*NOTE: You can choose to puree the apples or leave them semi-chunky.
Adjust seasoning. Serve warm or chilled.
Freezes well.
Yield is estimated.
(((I dedicate this recipe to all my Zaar Aussie friends.))).