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Contributed By: ckorfhage@dairycouncilofca.org
Food & Wine

A nice, light holiday dessert that the kids will like.

Ingredients

2 1/4 pounds Large McIntosh apples-peeled, quartered and cored

2 tbsp Fresh lemon juice

3 1 by 3 inch strips of lemon zest

1/2 cup Sugar

1/2 cup Sparking apple cider

1/2 cup Dried cranberries

Preparation

In a large saucepan, bring the apples, lemon juice and zest, sugar, sparkling cider and cranberries to a boil. Cover and simmer over moderately low heat until the apples soften, 20 minutes; stir to break up the apples slightly. Transfer to a bowl; discard the lemon zest. Serve warm or at room temperature

Cook's Notes

The applesauce can be refrigerated for up to 1 week.

Bonus ingredient:
Cranberries are a functional food that offer health benefits beyond the usual nutrients. See Nutrition News for more information.

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