Brandied Applesauce Recipes

BRANDIED APPLESAUCE

Steps:

• Peel, core, and quarter the apples.
• In a pressure cooker, combine all the ingredients and cook at high pressure for 2 minutes.
• Let pressure release naturally (it'll take 10 to 20 minutes), then remove cinnamon sticks and coarsely chop the apples; alternatively, puree the apples if you prefer a smoother texture.
• Taste and adjust sweetness and flavorings.
• Set aside to cool, then cover and refrigerate.

OVEN-ROASTED APPLESAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375 degrees. In a 12-by-14-inch roasting pan, or an 11-by-17-inch baking pan, combine the brandy, cinnamon, cloves, lemon juice and zest, brown sugar, and butter. Add all the apples, and toss.
• Roast until the apples are very soft and golden brown, about 30 minutes. Transfer apples to the bowl of a food processor; pulse until smooth. Stir in the salt, and serve warm.

BRANDY APPLESAUCE LOAF

Steps:

• Combine raisins and brandy, stirring well; cover and refrigerate several hour or overnight.
• Line a 9x5x3 inch loafpan with waxed or parchment paper; grease and set aside.
• Cream shortening;gradually add sugar, beating well.
• Add egg, mixing well.
• Combine 1 2/3 cups flour, soda,salt,and spices;add to creamed mixture alternately with applesauce, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
• Dredge pecans and raisins in remaining 1/3 cup flour; stir to coat well; fold into batter.
• Spoon batter into prepared pan.
• Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until done.
• Cool in pan 10 minutes; remove from pan and cool completely.
• Wrap in aluminum foil and store in refrigerator.

APPLESAUCE BRANDIED RAISIN BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, then grease & flour one 9 inch loaf pan.
• Soak raisins in brandy 15 minutes.
• In large bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon & cloves, then set aside.
• In medium bowl, combine applesauce, eggs, brown sugar & oil, mixing well.
• Add raisins & nuts to applesauce mixture & mix well.
• Add fruit mixture to flour mixture & stir only until flour is moistened.
• Pour into greased pan & bake 50-55 minutes.
• Cool in pan 15 minutes before removing loaf of bread to cool completely on wire rack.

APPLE BRANDY

Steps:

• Combine sugar and water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat., Place apples in a large glass or plastic container; add the sugar mixture, brandy, cloves and cinnamon stick. Cover and let stand at room temperature for at least two weeks, stirring once a week., Strain brandy mixture; discard apples and spices. Pour into glass bottles. Place an additional three cloves and one cinnamon stick in each bottle.