Napa Valley Red Wine Applesauce Recipes

APPLESAUCE

Steps:

• Throw the apples, apple juice and lemon juice into a pan and bring it to the boil over medium-high heat. Lower the heat and simmer until the apples are soft, about 15 minutes. Stir through the sugar and mix until melted. Add the cinnamon and stir through.
• Puree the mixture in a food processor, blender or food mill. If not using right away, leave to cool and then refrigerate.

NAPA VALLEY RED WINE APPLESAUCE

Steps:

• Combine apples, red wine, bay leaf and sugar (adjust the amount of sugar based on your preference and the tartness of the apples) in a large saucepan.
• Cover and cook over medium heat for about 15 to 20 minutes.
• Mash the apples with the back of a spoon as they begin to soften.
• Remove the bay leaf.
• For thicker applesauce, boil uncovered and stir constantly until it has reduced slightly.
• Use a food mill, if you want a smoother sauce.
• Add butter and adjust the sweetness by adding more sugar if necessary.

HOMEMADE APPLESAUCE

Steps:

• Add apples, apple cider, lemon juice, sugar, cinnamon sticks and a dash of nutmeg to a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover with a lid and reduce to a simmer. Let cook for 15 minutes or until apples are tender. Remove cinnamon sticks and discard.
• Mash with a potato masher, and stir in the 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon and dash of nutmeg. Transfer to a serving dish and serve warm.

RED WINE CRANBERRY SAUCE WITH HONEY

Steps:

• In a medium pot over medium heat, combine the cranberries, sugar, red wine, 1/2 cup water, honey, ginger and salt. Simmer gently until most of the cranberries have popped and the sauce is thick and syrupy, 20 to 30 minutes. Stir in the black pepper. Chill thoroughly before serving.