Strawberry Applesauce

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Ingredients

  • 4 (1/4 lb) mcintosh apple (2 pounds)
  • 4 (1/4 lb) empire apple (2 pounds)
  • 1/2 cup apple juice
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup seedless reduced-sugar strawberry preserves
  • liquid red food coloring (optional)

Instructions

  1. Peel, halve and core apples.
  2. Cut into 2-inch chunks.
  3. Place in 5-quart saucepan with apple juice and butter.
  4. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium.
  5. Simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes or until apples are very tender.
  6. Crush apples with a potato masher until chunky.
  7. Stir in strawberry preserves and food color, if using, until blended.
  8. Serve warm or chilled.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

345 kcal 17% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 0.1g
Total Fat 25.1g 32% DV
Carbs 30.6g 11% DV
Fiber 0.1g
Sugar 29.8g 60% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 2.3mg
Potassium 51mg 1% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin C 19.3mg 21% DV
Calcium 4.3mg
Iron 0.1mg

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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