Best 11 Pink Applesauce Recipes

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Pink applesauce is a variation of traditional applesauce made by using red-fleshed apples. This type of applesauce offers a unique blend of color and flavor, reminiscent of a pink lemonade. Whether you are looking for a fun and vibrant addition to your breakfast table, or a creative way to sneak extra fruits into your kids' diet, pink applesauce is a sweet and tangy treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Made with simple ingredients and a quick cooking process, this homemade pink applesauce allows you to control the amount of sugar and maintain the natural sweetness of the apples.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

PINK-APPLESAUCE TART



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Applesauce is hidden beneath paper-thin, petal-like slices of Empire apples. The fluted pastry shell is filled with the rosy sauce that's spiked with Calvados. More Calvados and a glaze of red currant jelly give the tart a beautiful sheen after baking. Martha made this recipe on Martha Bakes episode 406.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Time 1h35m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Pate Brisee for Pink-Applesauce Tart
All-purpose flour, for dusting
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Pinch of salt
2 tablespoons Calvados
1 1/2 cups Martha's Pink Applesauce
2 small red-skinned apples (about 12 ounces), such as McIntosh or Empire
3 tablespoons red-currant or sour-cherry jelly

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface to a 1/8-inch thickness. Fit into a 10-inch tart pan with a removable bottom. Trim edge of dough flush with top of pan. Prick bottom of dough with a fork. Freeze 15 minutes. Line crust with parchment; fill with dried beans or pie weights.
  • Bake until edges are set and golden, about 25 minutes. Carefully remove paper and beans. Bake until bottom is dry and golden, about 10 minutes more. Let cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Increase oven temperature to 400 degrees.
  • Meanwhile, combine sugar, butter, and salt in a small saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon Calvados and simmer 30 seconds. Stir in applesauce.
  • Spread applesauce mixture evenly in cooled tart shell. Core apples, then use a mandoline or a very sharp knife to slice into almost paper-thin rings. Arrange apples over applesauce mixture, overlapping slices in concentric circles from the center out, to completely cover tart. Bake until apples are crisp-tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Combine jelly and remaining 1 tablespoon Calvados in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Brush glaze over apples. Let cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Unmold and serve. Tart can be stored in refrigerator up to 1 day.

PINK APPLESAUCE



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Martha Stewart developed this recipe when she discovered that lemon juice reacts with red-skinned apples and turns them pink. Use the reddest apples you can find and adjust the amount of sugar according to the sweetness of the apples. Enjoy!

Provided by Nif_H

Categories     Apple

Time 1h

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 3

8 mcintosh apples, red-skinned apples or 8 other tart red apples
2/3 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4 lemons)
1/4 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Quarter the apples, do not peel, and remove the seeds and cores. Place apples in a bowl, add the lemon juice, and toss thoroughly to coat.
  • Place the apples, sugar, and 1 cup water in a heavy saucepan. Cover pot, and let simmer over low heat, about 30 minutes, or until the apples break down to a saucelike consistency.
  • Remove pot from heat, uncover, and allow apples to cool slightly. Using a rubber scraper, gently push apples through a food mill or wire sieve. Discard the skins. Refrigerate until ready for use.

PINK APPLESAUCE



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Yield Makes about 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 3

3 pounds McIntosh apples (about 8) cored and quartered
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup sugar

Steps:

  • In a large heavy saucepan combine the apples, 1/2 cup water, the lemon juice, and the sugar, bring the liquid to a boil, and simmer the mixture, stirring occasionally, for 25 minutes, or until the apples are very tender. Force the mixture through a food mill fitted with the fine disk into a bowl.
  • Serve the applesauce warm or chilled.

PINK APPLESAUCE



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A food mill separates the apples from their peels, but allows the rosy color of the skins to remain in this simple pink applesauce recipe.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Yield Makes 1 cup, enough for 28 pancakes

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 1/4 pounds red apples (about 4), such as McIntosh or Macoun, unpeeled, cored and quartered
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Place apples, water, and lemon juice in a medium saucepan. Cover, and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until apples are very soft, 15 to 30 minutes. Pass apple mixture through a food mill fitted with a medium disk.

PATE BRISEE FOR PINK-APPLESAUCE TART



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Use this recipe when making the Pink-Applesauce Tart with Martha's Homemade Applesauce.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking

Time 1h10m

Yield Makes enough for one 10-inch tart

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 stick cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
3 to 4 tablespoons ice water

Steps:

  • Pulse flour, salt, and sugar in a food processor until combined. Add butter and pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-size pieces remaining. Drizzle with 3 tablespoons ice water and pulse until mixture holds together when pressed between fingertips. Add additional 1 tablespoon ice water, if needed; do not overprocess.
  • Transfer mixture to a piece of plastic wrap. Knead once or twice. Form into a disk and wrap in plastic. Refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to overnight.

PINK APPLESAUCE WITH HORSERADISH



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Categories     Condiment/Spread     Garlic     Side     Quick & Easy     Low Sodium     Horseradish     Apple     Fall     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 1 3/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 red apples such as McIntosh (about 1 1/2 pounds)
2 garlic cloves
1/2 cup sugar
2/3 cup water
1 tablespoon drained beet horseradish

Steps:

  • Cut apples into 1/2 inch chunks (do not peel) and in a heavy saucepan cook with garlic, sugar, and water, covered, over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes, or until apples are translucent and tender. Remove lid and cook mixture, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes more, or until almost all liquid is evaporated.
  • Force apple mixture through a course sieve or food mill fitted with fine disk into a bowl, discarding solids, and stir in horseradish. Applesauce may be made 4 days ahead and chilled, covered.
  • Serve applesauce chilled or at room temperature with poultry or pork.

PINK APPLESAUCE FOR POTATO LATKES



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Holiday Planning & Ideas     Passover     Passover Recipes

Yield Makes about 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 2

3 pounds red apples, such as Macintosh or Macoun, quartered and cored
Juice (about 2 tablespoons) of 1 lemon

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine apples and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until apples are soft and beginning to burst, 15 to 30 minutes, depending on variety of apples. Pass through a food mill fitted with the medium disk. Use immediately, or store, refrigerated, in a covered container for up to 1 week.

PRETTY IN PINK APPLESAUCE



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This homemade applesauce has a delicious, clear apple taste accented with a little nutmeg, a nip of lemon, and bit of cranberry juice . Use some of the apple peelings to make the applesauce nice and thick (and remember to dig them out before serving).

Provided by EdsGirlAngie

Categories     Apple

Time 1h25m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

9 mcintosh apples
1 1/2 cups cranberry juice cocktail
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 lemon, juice of
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Steps:

  • Peel the apples, reserving the peels of 6 of them.
  • Quarter and core the apples.
  • Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan; bring to a boil then reduce heat.
  • Simmer mixture until apples are soft and you can mash them down into applesauce, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Remove from heat and cool.
  • Remove peels from the applesauce and discard them.
  • Mash applesauce a bit more if you wish (I like mine a bit chunky), then refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • If you like, you can make extra applesauce and spoon into sterilized pint jars, seal and process in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes.

PINK APPLESAUCE



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My grandfather like spicy cinnamon applesauce. My mom came up with the idea of adding red hots to the applesauce that we canned for him every fall. They make the applesauce a pretty pink and give it a spicy cinnamon flavor.

Provided by Marsha Gardner

Categories     Fruit Salads

Number Of Ingredients 3

8 large apples, peeled, cored and quartered
1/2 c sugar
1/4 c red hot (candies)

Steps:

  • 1. Place apples in a saucepan with a small amount of water. Cover and cook slowly until tender.
  • 2. Add sugar and red hots, using more or less sugar to taste, and continue cooking until sugar and red hots are dissolved. Beat if you like smooth or leave chunky.

PINK APPLESAUCE



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For this recipe, you will need to use LOBO apples and watch the pretty pink color appear like magic! Not only beautiful, delicious too.

Provided by Chouny

Categories     Sauces

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 lbs apples (LOBO)
1/4 cup apple juice
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 lemon, zest of
1/2 lemon juice

Steps:

  • Cut the apples in halves.
  • Put apples, lemon juice, apple juice and lemon zests in pot.
  • Cover pot and cook on low for 15 minutes, stir occasionally.
  • When apples have softened, bring to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Press applesauce through a strainer or a food mill.
  • Add maple syrup, mix well.

PINK APPLESAUCE FOR LATKES



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The most coveted dish at any Hanukkah celebration is one piled high with sizzling latkes. Specially prepared for the Jewish holiday, the potato pancakes are panfried in oil until golden, then served with side dishes like this pink applesauce.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Yield Makes about 1 quart

Number Of Ingredients 7

9 red-skin apples (about 3 pounds), such as McIntosh, cored and quartered
1/2 cup apple cider, plus more as needed
1 large cinnamon stick
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, plus more as needed
Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg, plus more as needed
1/4 cup sugar, plus more as needed
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a wide, heavy saucepan over medium heat, combine all ingredients. Cook, stirring frequently and adding more cider as needed to prevent scorching, until apples are broken down, 50 to 60 minutes. Mash large pieces with spoon; add more sugar and spices, as desired.
  • Remove from heat; discard cinnamon stick. Serve warm or at room temperature with latkes. Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 3 days.

Tips:

  • Choose the right apples: Use a variety of apples that are good for applesauce, such as McIntosh, Honeycrisp, or Granny Smith. These apples will give your applesauce a good balance of sweetness and tartness.
  • Peel and core the apples: This is an important step to ensure that your applesauce is smooth and free of any unwanted bits of skin or core.
  • Add some sugar or honey: This will help to sweeten the applesauce, but be careful not to add too much, or it will become too sweet.
  • Add some spices: A pinch of cinnamon, nutmeg, or allspice can help to enhance the flavor of the applesauce.
  • Cook the applesauce over low heat: This will help to prevent the applesauce from burning and sticking to the pot.
  • Stir the applesauce frequently: This will help to ensure that the applesauce cooks evenly.
  • Let the applesauce cool before serving: This will allow the flavors to meld together and the applesauce to thicken up.

Conclusion:

Pink applesauce is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It can be served as a side dish, used as an ingredient in other dishes, or even enjoyed on its own as a healthy snack. With its vibrant color and sweet-tart flavor, pink applesauce is a surefire hit with people of all ages. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy way to add some extra flavor to your meals, give pink applesauce a try!

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