I got this lovely idea from a friend on an Avian forum to help birds get more veggies and fruits in their diet. However, it is super good human food too! My birds won't touch it so more for me.
I found a bag of organic Fuji apples at Price cutter for $3.99 this afternoon and 3 Anjou pears. This recipe is a blend of the avian version and well my own version! I really dislike chunky applesauce so I popped mine in the blender when it was finished cooking. If you like it chunky use a potato masher. It's so easy that you can do either and come out with about 4 cups of super yummy and healthy sauce. Feel free to sub other apples in but keep in mind Granny Smith will be super tart. Look for sweet apple if you want to keep it sugar free.
Easy Organic Apple/Pear Sauce
7 apples-(mine were about fist sized)
2-3 anjou pears
2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice
1 cup of water
1 tsp (more or less) Cinnamon or Apple pie spice
A large soup pot
1. Peel and core the apples and pears. I used my apple peeler/corer/slicer from pampered chef. It saves a bit of time. Or you can slice them into thin slices by hand. Keep them thin so they cook faster. Cut the slices in half.
2. Put fruit into the pot and add your cinnamon or apple pie spice to taste. I get mine at Mama Jean's in town.
3. Add lemon juice and water. Stir the fruit to evenly distribute the spice.
4. Bring mixture to a boil and then reduce to simmer. I kept mine at med/low. Simmer for 30-35 min
5. I used a blender to make mine without chunks. Blend or mash to your liking. This makes about 4 cups.
Refrigerate or eat right away! You can also freeze for one year, although I doubt it will last more than 2 days!
Enjoy!
VEB
