My Mom gave me a case of applesauce...my kids don't like the texture of applesauce, so we don't eat much of it. Any ideas for using this up (in baking, maybe?) Thanks!
Yes, you can use it in baking in place of oil. It's something to do to keep cholesterol down. Or check out recipes for apple bread/muffins. That would probably freeze well! Also, do your kids eat apple butter? If so, you can fill your crock pot up with applesauce, add spices, and cook it down to make apple butter. That will freeze well, or cans very well. (If your kids don't like it, make it anyway, can it, and give it away as Christmas presents!)
Ditto what Jackie said plus you can make fruit rollups. My dd makes them alot. She sprinkles some orange jello powder on it too just for extra flavor. They turn out great.
You can also sub out applesauce for some of the liquid in things like pancakes or waffles, muffins, breads, etc.
I make a turkey meatloaf that uses applesauce instead of an egg. I used to make an applesauce spice cake that was good. Haven't seen that recipe in ages... If you don't think you'll be using it up this would be a good time of year to donate to food pantries for holiday baskets, etc.
In addition to the great ideas already mentioned, I have one other suggestion. I know it's sounds strange, maybe even disgusting, but it's actually really good. Pork & beef both taste great when cooked with apple. I've never tried it with apple sauce, but it should have about the same effect as using apple juice or apple cider. Try pouring the apple sauce over pork chops or a pork roast before cooking. You could also put it in a pot, add some water to prevent it from burning, and slow cook a beef roast in it. I just did a beef roast last week with apple cider, juice form a can of mandarin oranges, and pomegranate. It was really good. Like I said, I've never tried it with apple sauce, but it would probably work.
This post reminds me of a cake my great grandmother used to make. I think it was called 7 layer cake, but that search isn't bringing the right recipe up on Google. It was basically 4 thin layers of cake with 3 layers of applesauce between them. After she made it, it she would have it sit for a day and the cake would soak up the applesauce. It was a favorite of mine when we would visit. Anyone else ever heard of a cake like that? I'm going to ask my mom tomorrow if she has the recipe or name of the cake.
Is this it? My Grandma made it too - stack cake. http://southernfood.about.com/od/applecakes/r/bl10731q.htm
You're not going to believe this!!! We went to a Fish Fry, where a bunch of ladies donated cakes for desert. I helped cut them, and Carl out of the blue, mentioned that his grandma (who died way before I came along) once made a seven-layer cake with applesauce between the layers (!!!). He LOVED it, but he can only remember eating it that one time. Well, I told him that someone had JUST RECENTLY posted a recipe that I bet was the same.... He REALLY wants me to try it. His birthday is next Thursday, so I'm going to make it for him. I'll let you know how it turns out!
cinnamon cut outs for ornaments Cinnamon Christmas Ornaments Recipe 1: The recipe that I use is 1/2 cup ground cinnamon, 1/3 cup applesauce, and 1 Tbs. Tacky glue Mix in bowl and stir until well blended. Work mixture in hands for three minutes to form a ball. If it is too dry, add applesauce, if too wet, add more cinnamon. Knead ball on cinnamon-sprinkled surface until it holds togehter well. I roll this out and use cookie cutters for the shapes. I also use a drinking straw to cut a hanging hole. These can be air dried for 24 to 48 hours. Turn several times. They can also be baked in a slow oven. Recipe 2: 1 lb. powdered cinnamon 3/4 c. applesauce 1/8 c. orris root powder (optional) 1/8 oz. apple fragrance (optional) Add scent to the orris root and mix well. Combine with the cinnamon powder and add the applesauce. Add a tiny bit of apple cider if it's too dry, or more cinnamon if too wet. Roll out no thinner than 1/4" and cut out shapes. Use a straw to cut a hole at the top if making a hanging ornament. Dry in a dehydrator or air-dry. Let dry thoroughly and sand the rough edges with a fingernail file and paint with fabric paints. Recipe 3: 1-4 oz. can of cinnamon 1 T. cloves 1 T. nutmeg 3/4 cup applesauce 2 T. white glue Mix dry ingredients and add to wet ingredients Mix thoroughly. Roll out and cut shapes. Let dry several days, turning over frequently. Do not eat!!! Recipe 4: 1 c. cinnamon 1 t. nutmeg 1 t. allspice 1 t. ground cloves 1 c. applesauce Combine dry ingredients. Add applesauce a little at a time, mixing thoroughly. Roll out and cut shapes. Allow to dry 4-5 days. Paint after completely dry. Recipe 5: 1 Cup Cinnamon 1T Cloves 1T Nutmeg 3/4 C Applesauce 2T White glue combine cinnamon, cloves & nutmeg. Add applesauce & glue, stir to combine, work mixture with hands for 2-3 minutes. Divide into 4 parts. Roll each to 1/4" thickness. Use straw or toothpick for hole. Place on wire rack & allow to dry at room temp. Turn after a day. (takes about 2 days to dry). I use white fabric paint to decorate, looks like frosting.
Thanks! I looked online and found a great recipe for Applesauce Oatmeal Cookies (with chocolate chips). I'm just finishing the last batch. They turned out yummy and my house smells wonderful!
I've often made excellent applesauce bread. There's fairly simple recipes online. It's tasty and makes for a good breakfast.
