| It's really not a secret recipe as to how to make | | | | two large or medium apples. You'll need to eat it right |
| homemade applesauce whether it's for you, your | | | | away so only make a small amount. It'll turn dark with |
| baby, family members or anyone else. The healthiest | | | | oxidation if you don't and still retain some nutrients |
| applesauce is not cooked or canned. It is served raw. | | | | but it's best to eat it while it's fresh. |
| Applesauce is naturally sweet but may depend on | | | | You'll need a food processor to make raw |
| the type of apples you choose. | | | | applesauce. If you don't have one you can find them |
| The preparation of applesauce is so easy you would | | | | cheaply at garage sales. Purchased new you can get |
| think that everyone knows how. But many people | | | | one for less than $30 or so. Or you may be able to |
| are amazed that they've never thought of making | | | | borrow one from a friend or relative. |
| applesauce without cooking it. Cooking apples | | | | Place two washed organic apples with the peel on in |
| damages the enzymes needed for digestion and | | | | the food processor. Process for about a minute or |
| diminishes the phytonutrients. Vitamin and mineral | | | | so. Check often. If you're making applesauce for a |
| structure is changed or damaged. So serving | | | | baby you can puree it. If you're making it for you, a |
| applesauce raw or, in other words, living or | | | | child or other family member you can process it less. |
| uncooked, is the best and healthiest way. | | | | At this point you can add some cinnamon if you like |
| First of all you want to choose a sweeter apple such | | | | for cinnamon applesauce. Or nutmeg or both. Perhaps |
| as a Gala or Ginger Gold. You may want to | | | | less than a quarter measuring teaspoon until you |
| experiment with different types apples and you'll find | | | | decide on the right amount for your taste. You don't |
| there is a wide range of sweetness and tartness to | | | | want to add too much. |
| choose from. | | | | Really that's it! Now you know how to make |
| But choose organic apples or apples that are grown | | | | homemade applesauce that's healthy in just minutes. |
| locally without any pesticides. You don't want to | | | | You, your baby and your family will be healthier |
| make chemical-based applesauce. Unfortunately | | | | because of it. I eat it for breakfast every morning |
| canned applesauce is likely made from chemical-laced | | | | and it's great for a healthy snack. Kids love it for |
| apples unless they are labeled organic. Check with | | | | breakfast or after school. If you're in a rush at |
| your local farms. You can often buy huge boxes of | | | | breakfast, it's a good and fast way to get two |
| apples for $10. | | | | apples in before or on your way to work or school. |
| To make applesauce for one person you only need | | | | |