Apricot Applesauce
This sweet, delicate, and wholesome sauce is made from juicy apples, dried apricots, and gets a surprising warm note from fresh ginger. It's a wonderful accompaniment to latkes, blintzes or as a delicious treat on its own.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 8 side servings
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup dried apricots quartered
- 1 1/3 cups apple juice
- 1 vanilla bean split
- 1/2 tsp fresh ginger peeled and minced
- 1 pinch of salt
- 6 cups apples peeled, cored and cut into chunks
Instructions
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In a large, heavy saucepan, combine the apricots, 1⅓ cups of apple juice, the vanilla bean, ginger & a pinch of salt, then cover & cook on a simmer for about 25 minutes, or until apricots are very tender.
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Add the apples & continue cooking, covered – stirring occasionally – for another 25 minutes or until apples are very soft, adding additional juice, if necessary, to prevent sticking.
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The mixture is ready when it is thick and pulpy, with no liquid visible. If it is a little watery, boil it for a few minutes, uncovered, to evaporate the remaining liquid.
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Remove the vanilla bean & either puree the mixture in a food processor, or use a hand-held masher, blending to a somewhat chunky consistency.
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Cover & refrigerate until chilled before serving.
Recipe Notes
- I extended the cooking time after the apples are added, as my sauce wasn’t yet thick and pulpy after 25 minutes.
- Feel free to puree the mixture until it reaches the consistency you desire. I prefer a smooth sauce, so I blended it until is was smooth and luscious.
- For fun serving ideas, place the sauce in a hollowed out apple or mason jar.
