Applesauce

By á-48383

December 08, 2012

Ingredients

• 5 lb. (11-12) mixed baking and eating apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1" pieces
• Juice and zest of 1 lemon
• 1 vanilla bean, split, seeds scraped
• 1 stick cinnamon, plus 1 tsp. ground
• 1/2 tsp. ground allspice
• 1/2 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
• 1/8 tsp. ground cloves
• 1/2 tsp. Kosher salt
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 3/4 cup apple cider
• 1 tbsp. vanilla extract

Preparation

Step 1

Bring all ingredients except vanilla to a boil in a 6-qt. saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to low; cook, covered, until apples have begun to break down, 10-15 minutes. Uncover and cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture has reduced by a third and the sauce is thick and amber-colored, 1-1½ hours more. Stir in vanilla extract and serve warm, or cool completely and refrigerate.