Big Mama's Appetizer Recipes -Spiced Applesauce

Core and pare apples, quarter. In a medium saucepan bring 1/2 cup of water to a boil. Add apples and bring to a boil. reduce the heat. Cover and simmer 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Water may be added if needed. Add the remainder of ingredients, stirring until combined. Applesauce may be served warm or cold.
Makes 3 cups

Spiced Applesauce #2

4 pounds of cooking apples
3/4 cup of water
1/2 cup of firmly packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon of cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg
2 teaspoons of lemon juice

Wash, peel, quarter and core apples. Put into large saucepan with water. Cover and simmer 20 minutes, stir occasionally. Add more water, if needed. Press through food mill or strainer. Stir in remainder of ingredients. Heat over low heat until sugar is dissolved.

Spiced Applesauce #3

4 pounds of tart apples, pared, cored, sliced
1/2 cup of sugar
1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
1 cup of water
1 tablespoon of lemon juice

Place apples in crock pot. Combine sugar and cinnamon and mix with apples. Blend in water and lemon juice. Cover and cook on low 5-7 hours .

Spiced Apple Sauce #4

Ingredients;

1/3 cup of currant jelly
2 tablespoons of cornstarch
One 1 pound package of frozen whole strawberries, thawed
One 1 pound can of dark, sweet, pitted cherries in heavy syrup, drained
1/4 cup of brandy
1 quart of vanilla ice cream

Directions

Mix the jelly and cornstarch in saucepan. Drain strawberries, reserve 3/4 cup of syrup and add to jelly mixture. Place over low heat, stir and cook mixture until thickened. Add drained fruit and heat thoroughly, pour into chafing dish, add brandy and hold lighted match near it. Spoon flaming sauce over individual servings of ice cream.
Serves 8

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