Apple puree – a great dessert with little sugar and plenty apples

An apple puree or sauce is a great way to use and store your apple harvest. You can use it in various recipes and enjoy it almost “gilt-free” because it contains much fewer calories than fats in sweet pastries. The real applesauce or puree does not contain added sugar as they are naturally sweet (based on the sweetness of apples you have). One cup of applesauce contains about 100 kcal. If you add almonds, pistachios, raisins, peanut butter or pastries, you will get a great snack rich in proteins, carbohydrates, fibre and healthy fats.

Great addition to sweet pastries

You can add applesauce to regular pastries instead of traditional fats such as margarine, butter, oil or shortening. The finished product has a mild but more pronounced taste andit will be less sweet than what you are used to, but that is not a bad thing. Especially, if you are making pastries for small children. Fibre in apples will keep you full longer than sugar and you consume fewer calories.

Snack for children

Children as young as 6 months can eat apple puree becauseit is easily digestible and even undeveloped digestive system of small children can handle it. You can use it alone or with biscuits, yogurt or porridge.

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Pork roast

When you finish roasting pork, try brushing the meat with applesauce. If you do that you are in for a unique culinary experience. You may also add apple puree to marinades that you use for grilled meats – instead of various sweeteners. It also goes well with a roasted goose.

Chutney with apple puree

You can add applesauce or apple puree to any chutney. It goes very well with baked or grilled meats, fish, cheeses and other dishes. To make a regular apple chutney, you need apples (or applesauce), onions, peppers, chillies, sugar, apple cider vinegar, vermouth, raisins, cloves, pepper, ginger and cardamom. Cut everything into cubes and add the spices. Simmer for 40 minutes (you may pour little bit of water in). Pour it into canning glasses, turn it upside down and let it cool. Serve cold.

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