Homemade Apple Puree and Fresh Apple Juice
Enjoy the simplicity of making your own apple puree and fresh apple juice without any added sugar. Perfect for a nutritious treat or to use in various dishes.
Ingredients
Ingredients | |
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| 1 | apple (Use Gala, Braeburn, Rome, or Macs), peeled, cored, and sliced |
| water, for boiling and thinning the puree | |
Instructions
Preparation and Pureeing Process | |
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| 1. | Begin by peeling, coring, and cutting the apple into slices or chunks. |
| 2. | Place the apple slices or chunks in a pan with just enough water to slightly cover them. |
| 3. | Boil or steam the apples until they are tender, ensuring to monitor the water level and stir occasionally. |
| 4. | Once tender, drain the juice from the apples. |
| 5. | Mash the apples with a potato masher until you achieve a smooth applesauce consistency. |
| 6. | Transfer the mashed apples into a blender or food processor for pureeing. |
| 7. | Add the reserved water as needed to achieve a smooth and thin puree. |
| 8. | To thicken the applesauce, add cereal if desired. |
| 9. | The remaining juice after draining is your delicious pure apple juice. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 71.8 kcal |
| Protein | 0.4 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 19.1 g |
| Fiber | 3.3 g |
| Sugar | 14.3 g |
Published on Aug 11, 2024 by Luminița