Chai Spiced Applesauce
As demonstrated in the “Squash & Sauce” episode of Live It – September 2019
Ingredients
8 apples, cored and chopped
1 tsp lemon juice
½ tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp ground ginger
¼ tsp ground cardamom
⅛ tsp ground cloves
⅛ tsp nutmeg
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup water
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in the base of a slow cooker. Cook on high for 3–4 hours or low for 6–8 hours.
- Once cooked, mash with a potato masher for a chunky sauce or transfer to a food processor and purée for a smooth sauce.
- Serve warm or cold. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
Note: Intimidated by all the spices in this recipe? No problem! Simply eliminate the spices you are unfamiliar with or don’t care for. This sauce will still be delicious! Alternately, create your own spice blend, or use apple or pumpkin pie spice blend.
Nutrition Facts
Amount per serving
Yield: 8 servings
Calories 74.3
Total Fat 0.3 g
Saturated Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.0 g
Cholesterol 0.0 g
Sodium 0.2 g
Potassium 151.4 mg
Total Carbohydrate 19.4 g
Dietary Fiber 3.4 g
Sugars 14.4 g
Protein 0.4 g
Live It is a cooking demonstration presented by the Nutrition Food Service and Wellness Departments at Parkview Health. Each episode is hosted by dietitian Andrea Miller, with a goal of showcasing nutrient-dense foods and teaching viewers doable ways to use them in order to promote wellness in our community.
For more recipes and to watch past episodes of Live It, visit www.www.chwchospital.org/live-it.