This humble apple sauce was one Lil Angel’s favorite food until she tasted chickoo puree with milk and then that changed after she tasted some other fruit which I don’t remember now. After her preferences changed, I stopped making puree with apple and after a while she was old enough to eat the fruit.Lil Dude on the other hand rejected this puree after the first, second and all the trials!! He rarely eats apples now!
One fine day, mom gave me a huge bag of apples with the remark that its for Lil Angel! After eating a few, the rate of the apple disappearing into her tummy reduced and I had to find a way to finish off the huge batch of apples that were literally over flowing in the fridge!
Then I remembered reading somewhere that apple sauce is a good egg substitute. And then this post was born….
I used:
Apples
Water
Peel core and chop the apples. Add enough water to cook it. Pressure cook the apples till soft. I cooked for 3 hisses / 15 minutes. Let it cool. If there is too much water, drain out a little and puree.
Store in a freezer proof box and use in bakes….
Note:
- 1/4 cup of this sauce can be used instead of 1 egg.
- Instead of pressure cooking, this can also be cooked in the microwave.If cooking in a pan, keep checking the water level.Cooking in a pan takes a longer time when compared to MW / pressure cooking.
- If you feel, puree has grits, pass it through a fine sieve.
- When there is a large quantity of puree at hand, store in small jars[with 1/4 or 1/2 cup puree per jar] in the freezer
- Some add cinnamon while cooking. I am not a huge fan of this spice so I have left it out.
- Even though we keep it frozen, it is better to use it as quickly as possible.
- If having a large quantity,use in milkshakes. My kiddo loves to snack it as such and calls it apple ice cream!She even liked it as a spread on toasts.
- If storing in the refrigerator ,use within a day or too.
- Bring the sauce to room temperature before using in bakes….
This post is for Blogging Marathon #48, Week 1,Day 1, with the theme – Pick one, Do three and I have selected Sauces as the theme.
Bon Appetit…
My lil one favourite as well.. I make even today apple sauce at home eventhough they are easily available in Stores..
I made a batch of this sauce but somehow could not use it in time….a great substitute and perfectly made.
Applesauce is so versatile and a nice sauce to have on hand. My daughter loves it as a snack too.
so needed recipe!!! I was looking for this one!!
I depend upon this sauce for my baking. Love it
Nice one…wonderful post..
Beautifully made PJ. I have used it once and loved the bake.Must make some again soon.
Very nicely made applesauce .
Applesauce is so nice to have in hand especially when you need just 1/2 a cup to add to the baking mixture. Homemade makes it really healthy!
Yummy sauce. Love to have this on toasted bread.
A very handy sauce beautifully made…
My kids like applesauce on a very random basis. But this is a great homemade sauce to keep in the fridge for quick snacks or low fat baking.
Forget about the kids, I love apple sauce and this one is so useful to make at home.
Very good one..and so useful too..