This versatile McIntosh Applesauce works in a wide range of recipes and blends beautifully without being overpowering. One of the most well-known varieties of apple, McIntosh are exceptionally juicy with a mellow sweet-tart flavor.
McIntosh Applesauce
Ingredients
- 2 pounds (900 grams) McIntosh apples, unpeeled, cored and chopped
- 1 cup (240 grams) apple brandy
- ½ cup (110 grams) firmly packed light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon (12 grams) fruit pectin*
- 1 teaspoon (6 grams) vanilla bean paste
- 1 teaspoon (2 grams) ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon (2 grams) ground allspice
- 6 to 7 cinnamon sticks (20 grams)
Instructions
- In a large stockpot, bring all ingredients to a simmer over medium-low heat. Simmer until apples are tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Let cool to room temperature.
- Using a handheld blender, blend until smooth**. Strain mixture through a fine-mesh sieve, discarding apple skin. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before using. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
*We used Sure Jell Premium Fruit Pectin.
**You can also blend in the container of a blender or the work bowl of a food processor.
**You can also blend in the container of a blender or the work bowl of a food processor.
[…] McIntosh Applesauce […]