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We are excited to announce our new partnership with Stop Food Waste! Over the next year, we will develop 10 videos focusing on reducing food waste and making the most of your food, while sharing healthy and delicious recipes. 

Applesauce is such a delicious snack when homemade - and it's incredibly easy to make. Many store brands of applesauce remove the skin, which removes an excellent source of dietary fiber. With the peel, this recipe will help you increase your daily fiber intake, save precious time, and reduce unnecessary food waste. In this recipe, we are making applesauce, and you can use the same recipe with other fruits such as pears, plums, or peaches that are bruised or extra ripe.

Zero Waste Applesauce 

Ingredients

  • 5 to 6 medium apples 
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (one medium lemon)
  • 1 small stick or 1 tablespoon cinnamon 
  • ¼ cup of water

Directions

  1. Cut the apple into bite-sized pieces, keeping the peel on.
  2. Combine the apple pieces, lemon juice, water and cinnamon in a medium-size pot. Bring to a boil and turn down to medium-low heat. Simmer until fork tender, 10 to 20 minutes, depending on the apple variety. Stir occasionally during cooking. 
  3. If using a cinnamon stick, remove the cinnamon then mash the apples with a potato masher. If you have a food processor or blender, puree the sauce to incorporate the peels. 
  4. Store the applesauce in clean jars in the refrigerator. It will keep for up to a week. Or freeze for longer term storage.

Maximize Your Food Tip: Making a fruit sauce is a great way to use and extend the life of fruit that are bruised or getting soft rather than putting them in the compost bin!

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One medium-sized apple contains 3 grams of dietary fiber, which is an important nutrient. The Recommended Daily Amount (RDA) for fiber is 25 to 30 grams; however many adults in the US only get about half of this amount each day.

This recipe is a fantastic way to use apples that may not be in the best shape to be eaten, such as fruits that are bruised or no longer very crisp. It is okay to cut out the soft parts and use the rest of the fruit. If the fruit is just a little bit bruised, it’s fine to use the entire fruit in this recipe. 



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