Red Hot Applesauce
Rosy applesauce gets both it's red color and a fun cinnamon flavor from red hots. This twist on a vintage recipe is a fun way to turn fresh apples into a delicious and vibrant homemade applesauce.
Servings: 8 Servings
Ingredients
- 6 large apples
- 1 cup water
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup Red Hot candies or similar
Instructions
- Wash apples. Remove cores and cut into bite sized pieces.
- Place apples in large saucepan with water. Cover and cook over medium high heat until soft, about 10-15 minutes.
- Carefully process until smooth. I like using an immersion blender for this part, but a food mill, food processor, or blender will work.
- Add sugar and Red Hots to saucepan with applesauce and continue to cook over medium-low heat until the candies are dissolved and the applesauce is thickened to your liking.
- Taste the applesauce and add more sugar or candies if desired.
- Store cooled applesauce in the refrigerator for a week to ten days or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
- Feel free to use apple juice in place of the water.
- If you can't find Red Hots, look for Cinnamon Imperials.
- You can use honey or maple syrup in place of the granulated sugar if you prefer.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 148kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Sodium: 6mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 30g
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