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
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%