Name: Ben's Chunky Applesauce
Yield: Serves 8
Ingredients: 6 pounds green apples, peeled, quartered, cored; 1 cup raisins; 1/2 cup dried currants; 1/2 cup apple juice; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

A favorite of Nancy's son.

Recipe information

Yield
Serves 8

Ingredients

6 pounds green apples, peeled, quartered, cored

1 cup raisins

1/2 cup dried currants

1/2 cup apple juice

1/4 cup sugar

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Preparation

Combine all ingredients in heavy 3-quart saucepan. Cover and cook over medium-low until apples are tender, stirring occasionally, about 45 minutes.

TagsApple Fruit Raisin Dried Fruit Dried Currant Gluten Free Nut Free Dairy Free Vegan Vegetarian Easy Weeknight Meals Hanukkah Fall Bon Appétit

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