Raspberry Applesauce

Raspberry Applesauce is quick and easy to make with your kids.  They will love the rich red color and you will love all the great vitamins and antioxidants they are consuming.  I made this recipe Sunday for dinner.  My kids could not wait to dive into this applesauce.  My mother-in-law was a little more hesitant but became a believer once she tasted this delicious applesauce.  Raspberry applesauce is great also with yogurt and granola.  This recipe can be made ahead of time and stays great in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.  

Raspberry Applesauce:

Serving:  about 2 cups

4 medium size apples, peeled, diced (about 4 cups)

1 1/4 cups fresh or frozen raspberries (unthawed)

2 Tablespoons organic cane sugar

1 Tablespoon agave nectar

1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

pinch of salt

1 1/2 cups water

1.  Place the diced apples, raspberries and 1 1/2 cups water into a non-reactive pan.  Bring to a simmer on medium-high heat.  Reduce the heat to medium and allow to simmer for 15 minutes or until all the apple pieces have softened.  

2.  Add sugar, agave, pinch of salt and lemon juice.  Allow to applesauce to cook for another 5 minutes or until all the pieces are soft.  Taste the applesauce and adjust the sweetness with more sugar if needed.

3.  Puree the mixture with a hand mixer for two minutes or use the back of a wooden spoon to break up the remaining pieces.  Allow the applesauce to cool before serving.  Applesauce will keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Diced Apple Pieces and Raspberries In The Pan

Raspberry Applesauce