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October 3, 2018

Cranberry Applesauce

  • Food Hero/ Oregon Harvest for Schools

A fast and fun way to show your little eaters how apples and berries can make a yummy applesauce!
This is a CACFP recipe for Apples and Berries.
Cooking and prep level: Intermediate.
  • Prep Time30 min
  • Cook Time40 min
  • Total Time1 hr 10 min
  • Serving Size1/2 cup
  • Energy97 cal
  • HAACP Process2
  • Cuisine
    • American
  • Course
    • Breakfast
    • Snack
  • USDA Meal Components
    • 1/2 cup fruit

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs 10 ounces local apples
  • 6 ounces fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Method

1

Peel, core and chop apples. 

2

Combine all ingredients in a large stock pot or kettle. Bring to a boil, then lower heat to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes.

3

Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Use a potato masher to mash until desired consistency: chunky or smooth.

4

Serve at 135 degrees if serving warm. Or, cool to 41 degrees within 4 hours. Serve cold at 41 degrees.

What a wonderful way to teach kids where applesauce comes from!

  • Nutrition Facts

  • 12 servings per container
  • Serving Size1/2 cup
  • Amount per serving
  • Calories97
  • % Daily Value*
  • Total Fat0 g0%
  • Saturated Fat0 g0%
  • Trans Fat0 g
  • Sodium51 mg2.22%
  • Total Carbohydrate26 g9.45%
  • Dietary Fiber2 g7.14%
  • Calcium15 mg1.15%
  • Iron0.2 mg1.11%
  • Vitamin A60 mcg6.67%
  • Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)10 mg11.11%
  • * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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Filed Under: Autumn, CACFP Recipe

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