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Notes: I added one half teaspoon of whole juniper berries to the spice blend.
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Slow cooker directions are also given below.
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If using store bought apples, scrub and rinse well to remove the wax coating.
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I don't usually peel the apples due to laziness.
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Add sugar only if you feel it is necessary and/or the apples are older.
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In a pot large enough to accommodate, place cored and stemmed apples and the remaining ingredients.
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Cover and bring to the boil.
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Lower heat to simmer and cook until apples are soft enough to puree approximately 20-25 minutes.
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Set aside to cool slightly.
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Pour off and reserve about half of the cooking liquid.
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Transfer the applesauce to a blender, (or use an immersion blender) and puree to desired consistency-adding the reserve cooking liquid to preferred thickness.
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Taste.
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Adjust spices if necessary.
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Serve warm or cold.
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~Tasty~ likes her applesauce with a dollop of plain yogurt.
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Hubby and my servings are delicious served over cottage cheese.
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Slow Cooker directions: add all ingredients to the slow cooker in order written above.
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Cover and cook on LOW for about 6 hours or HIGH about 4 hours or until apples are soft enough to puree.
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Yield is estimated depending on the size of the apples.
