Cuisinart CSB-33 CSB-33 Manual - Page 17

FAST & FRESH APPLESAUCE One pan, no fuss applesauce, make it as you like it, chunky or smooth. Preparation: 5 minutes or less, plus cooking time Makes 3 cups 2 pounds apples (your favorite, Red Delicious not recommended), peeled, cored and cut into eighths 1/4 cup water 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice Combine all ingredients in a 2-quart Cuisinart® Saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until apples are fork tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit 5 minutes, still covered. Uncover and insert Quick Prep® Hand Blender. Process on Low speed using a gentle up-and down motion until desired consistency is reached, 15 to 60 seconds. Nutritional analysis per serving (1/2 cup): Calories 81(5% from fat) • carb. 21g • pro. 0g • fat 1g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod 2mg • calc. 8mg • fiber 4g Variations: Cinnamon Applesauce: add a cinnamon stick when cooking the apples. Remove before processing. Cranberry Applesauce: Substitute cranberry or cranapple juice for the water and add 1/3 to 1/2 cup dried cranberries to the apples before cooking. 17