Best Red Wine Applesauce Recipes

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NAPA VALLEY RED WINE APPLESAUCE



Napa Valley Red Wine Applesauce image

This is an adopted recipe that I have not yet tried. Comments from the original chef are: "This is excellent with barbecued pork. From California The Beautiful Cookbook."

Provided by Ms B.

Categories     Apple

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 tart apples, about 4 pounds peeled, cored and sliced
3/4 cup dry red wine
1/3 cup sugar
1 bay leaf
3 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Combine apples, red wine, bay leaf and sugar (adjust the amount of sugar based on your preference and the tartness of the apples) in a large saucepan.
  • Cover and cook over medium heat for about 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Mash the apples with the back of a spoon as they begin to soften.
  • Remove the bay leaf.
  • For thicker applesauce, boil uncovered and stir constantly until it has reduced slightly.
  • Use a food mill, if you want a smoother sauce.
  • Add butter and adjust the sweetness by adding more sugar if necessary.

RED WINE APPLESAUCE



RED WINE APPLESAUCE image

Categories     Condiment/Spread     Sauce     Side     Apple

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 Granny Smith apples (about 2 1/2 pounds)
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup dry red wine
3 tablespoons creme de cassis
Pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Peel and core apples; cut into large wedges and combine in saucepan with all other ingredients. Bring mixture to a boil and simmer, covered, 15 minutes or until tender. Remove cover and simmer until most liquid is evaporated, about 5 more minutes. Mash with a potato masher, leaving some chunks. Transfer to a bowl and chill overnight.

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