Barefoot Contessa’s Oven Baked Homemade Applesauce

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 2

Barefoot Contessa's Oven Baked Homemade Applesauce

by The Chefin Side

Prep

15 min

Cook

90 min

Ready In

105 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 large navel oranges , juice and zest of
	1 lemon , juice and zest of
	3 lbs granny smith apples ( about 6-8 apples )
	3 lbs sweet red apples ( about 6-8 apples )
	1/2 cup light brown sugar , packed
	4 tablespoons unsalted butter
	2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
	1/2 teaspoon ground allspice

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

155

Sugar

26g

Fat

Barefoot Contessa's Oven Baked Homemade Applesauce is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. This recipe combines sweet and tart apples with warming spices like cinnamon and allspice for a flavorful and comforting dish. Because this applesauce is homemade, you can adjust the sweetness and texture to your liking. Plus, it's a great way to use up leftover apples from other recipes or simply if you have a surplus of apples from your garden. Serve this applesauce as a side dish for pork or chicken, or enjoy it on its own as a healthy snack.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2.	Zest the oranges and lemon.
3.	Juice the oranges and lemon and set aside.
4.	Peel, core, and cut the apples into wedges.
5.	In a large bowl, toss the apples with the orange and lemon zest, orange and lemon juice, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, and allspice.
6.	Pour the mixture into a large ovenproof dish.
7.	Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.
8.	Bake the apples for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until the apples are very soft.
9.	Remove the dish from the oven and mash the apples with a potato masher to your desired consistency.
10.	Serve the applesauce warm or at room temperature.

PROS

This applesauce has a deep, rich flavor and is perfect as a side dish for pork or chicken.

It’s a great way to use up leftover apples and is a healthier option than store-bought applesauce.

CONS

This recipe takes longer to make than store-bought applesauce and requires the use of an oven.

The recipe may not be suitable for those with allergies to oranges or cinnamon.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Apples are packed with nutrients, including fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants.
Eating apples regularly has been linked to reducing the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and some types of cancer.
This recipe adds flavors of cinnamon and allspice, which have been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties.