Cinnamon-Orange Chunky Applesauce

Name: Cinnamon-Orange Chunky Applesauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Brown Sugar; 12 whole Granny Smith Apple; 1 tbsp Ground Cinnamon; 1 tsp Ground Nutmeg; 2 tsp Lemon; 0.25 tsp Lemon Juice; 2 tsp Orange; 1.5 cups Orange Juice; 0.75 cup White Vinegar

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Cinnamon-Orange Chunky Applesauce balances tart Granny Smith apples with bright citrus and warm spice, yielding a rustic texture with tender bites in every spoonful. The orange juice and zest lift the flavor while cinnamon and nutmeg add cozy depth, delicious warm or chilled. Serve it alongside latkes, roast pork, or as a seasonal snack or dessert.

Prep15 mins
Cook35 mins
Serves12
DifficultyEasy

1

Cook the apples and orange juice in a large heavy pot over medium heat, stirring often, until the apples start to soften, about 10 minutes.
2

Stir the white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, orange zest, lemon zest, nutmeg, and lemon juice into the apples.
3

Continue cooking, stirring often, until the applesauce is chunky and thickened, about 25 minutes.
4

Serve warm or chilled.