Granny Smith or Golden Delicious?
We’ve got the answers on which apples make the best applesauce.
When apple-picking season comes around, one of our favorite projects is cooking up homemade applesauce.
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Need a lunchbox snack for the kids?Homemade applesaucecooked slowly on the stove is a winning solution.
There are a few factors to keep in mind when selecting the ideal apples.
Many cooks avoid Red Delicious for that reason.
For a well-rounded applesauce, we recommend stewing up a mix of a few different apples.
Each apple brings a distinct flavor and texture, so using a variety will add dimension to your applesauce.
For a basic applesauce, use McIntosh and Golden Delicious apples.
If you make too much, use it in our super-moistApplesauce Cake.