Pumpkin Applesauce

Pumpkin Applesauce

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Total Time: 55 minutes

Yield: 4 cups of applesauce, 8 servings

Serving Size: 1/2 cup applesauce

• 2 1/2 pounds apples, peeled or unpeeled, cored and chopped
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 3/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Mix together the apples, cinnamon, lemon juice and water in a medium sized pot. Cook over medium high heat and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 45 minutes to an hour, stirring occasionally, until the apples are very soft. Remove from heat. Stir in pumpkin puree and vanilla.

For chunky applesauce: Use a potato masher to mash the apples to desired consistency.

For smooth applesauce: Transfer the apples to a food processor and pulse to desired consistency.

Serve at room temperature or cold. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or freeze up to 3 months.