Brandied Applesauce

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 4 lbs granny smith apples
• 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
• 1/2 cup apple
• 1/3 cup , preferable
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 1 pinch nutmeg
• 1 pinch ground cloves
• 1 pinch ground ginger
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (1/2 lemon)
• 1/2 tablespoon lemon zest (1/2 lemon)

Recipe

• 1 peel, core, and quarter the apples.
• 2 in a pressure cooker, combine all the ingredients and cook at high pressure for 2 minutes.
• 3 let pressure release naturally (it'll take 10 to 20 minutes), then remove cinnamon sticks and coarsely chop the apples; alternatively, puree the apples if you prefer a smoother texture.
• 4 taste and adjust sweetness and flavorings.
• 5 set aside to cool, then cover and refrigerate.