Best 4 Prune Vanilla Applesauce Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious and nutritious way to enjoy the flavors of prunes, vanilla, and apples? Look no further than prune vanilla applesauce! This delightful dish is easy to make and packed with antioxidants and vitamins. Whether you're trying to find a healthy snack or a side dish for your next meal, prune vanilla applesauce is sure to please.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

PRUNE-VANILLA APPLESAUCE



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Try something new and tasty with yogurt, ice cream, pound cake, or oatmeal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 45m

Yield Makes 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 1/2 pounds apples, such as McIntosh, Gala, and Braeburn
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 cup chopped prunes
2 tablespoons dark-brown sugar
4 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Peel, core, and slice apples.
  • In a large pot, bring apples, lemon juice, prunes, vanilla and 2 cups water to a boil over high. Reduce heat and simmer until apples are very soft and falling apart, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Mash with a potato masher or pulse in a food processor until smooth with small chunks remaining. Add sugar.
  • Let cool, then transfer applesauce to airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 1 g

APPLESAUCE DOUGHNUTS WITH BUTTERMILK



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My mom made these when I was a little girl. We would love to help her and of course eat them afterward. Dust with powdered sugar, granulated sugar or cinnamon. Delicious!

Provided by Sue Brown

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 quarts oil for deep frying
¾ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 eggs
¾ cup applesauce
4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon ground mace
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup buttermilk
¼ cup confectioners' sugar for dusting

Steps:

  • Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, beat together white sugar, butter, eggs and applesauce. In a separate bowl, stir together flour baking powder, salt, baking soda, mace and cinnamon. Stir flour mixture into the egg mixture alternately with the buttermilk. Mix until a stiff dough is formed.
  • Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll into a 3/4 to 1 inch thick sheet. Make sure to roll the dough to an even thickness. Cut out doughnuts with a doughnut cutter.
  • Carefully slide doughnuts into hot oil. Turn doughnuts as soon as they rise to the surface. Fry until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels and dust with confectioners' sugar. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.1 calories, Carbohydrate 24.7 g, Cholesterol 18.2 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 171.7 mg, Sugar 8.6 g

VANILLA APPLESAUCE



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Make this vanilla-scented applesauce to serve alongside our Potato Rosti.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Yield Makes about 1 1/2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 8

14 ripe firm apples (about five pounds), such as Gala, peeled, cored, and quartered
1 cup apple cider, plus more as needed
1/4 cup sugar, plus more as needed
1 large cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon ground ginger, plus more as needed
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, plus more as needed
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise and scraped

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a wide, heavy saucepan over medium heat. Cook, covered, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon and adding more cider as needed to prevent scorching, until apples have broken down, 50 to 60 minutes. Mash any large pieces with the spoon. Add more sugar and spices, as desired.
  • Remove from heat; discard cinnamon and vanilla pod. Serve warm or at room temperature with rosti potatoes.

PRUNE-VANILLA APPLESAUCE



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Categories     Apple

Yield 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 1/2 pounds apples, such as McIntosh, Gala, and Braeburn
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 cup chopped prunes
2 tablespoons dark-brown sugar
4 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • STEP 1 Peel, core, and slice apples. STEP 2 In a large pot, bring apples, lemon juice, prunes, vanilla and 2 cups water to a boil over high. Reduce heat and simmer until apples are very soft and falling apart, 25 to 30 minutes. STEP 3 Mash with a potato masher or pulse in a food processor until smooth with small chunks remaining. Add sugar. STEP 4 Let cool, then transfer applesauce to airtight containers.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe and flavorful prunes: Look for prunes that are plump and have a deep, dark color. Avoid prunes that are wrinkled or have a dull appearance.
  • Soak the prunes in hot water before using: This will help to soften them and make them easier to blend.
  • Use a high-quality vanilla extract: This will give your applesauce a rich, complex flavor.
  • Don't overcook the applesauce: You want it to be thick and flavorful, but not mushy.
  • Serve the applesauce warm or cold: It's delicious either way!

Conclusion:

Prune vanilla applesauce is a delicious and nutritious snack or side dish. It's a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables, and it's also a good source of fiber and antioxidants. With its sweet and tangy flavor, prune vanilla applesauce is sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious treat, give this recipe a try!

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