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apricot applesauce

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APRICOT APPLESAUCE

This recipe for Hanukkah was found in the2008 cookbook, Jewish Holiday Cooking

Ingredients

  1. 1⁄2cup dried apricot, quartered
  2. 1 1⁄3cups apple juice, unsweetened (or more)
  3. 1vanilla bean, split
  4. 1⁄2teaspoon fresh ginger, peeled, minced
  5. 1pinch salt
  6. 6cups apples, peeled, cored, cut into chunks (about 6 cups of mixed apples like Gala & Braeburn)

Direction

  1. In a large, heavy saucepan, combine the apricots, 1 1/3 cups of apple juice, the vanilla bean, ginger & a pinch of salt, then cover & cook on a simmer for about 25 minutes, or until apricots are very tender.
  2. Add the apples & continue cooking, covered ~ & stirring occasionally ~ for another 25 minutes or until apples are very soft, adding additional juice, if necessary, to prevent sticking.
  3. The mixture is ready when it is thick & pulpy, with no liquid visible. If it is a little watery, boil it for a few minutes, uncovered, to evaporate the remaining liquid.
  4. Remove the vanilla bean & either puree the mixture in a food processor, or use a hand-held masher, blending to a somewhat chunky consistency.
  5. Cover & refrigerate until chilled before serving.