Red Wine Applesauce Recipes

THE BEST HOMEMADE APPLESAUCE

Steps:

• Combine the apples, sugar, 1 cup water and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large pot. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and cook until the apples are very soft, 18 to 20 minutes.
• Stir in the lemon juice and cinnamon. Let cool for 5 minutes or so, then transfer the apple mixture to a blender, filling no more than halfway. Remove the center cap from the lid and place it on the blender. Cover the lid with a folded kitchen towel to catch splatters and pulse until smooth. Alternatively, puree in the pan with an immersion blender.
• Transfer the applesauce to a bowl and refrigerate until cool, about 1 hour. Store leftover applesauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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.

RED DELICIOUS APPLESAUCE

Steps:

• Place apples, sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and 1/2 cup water in a large saucepan, and cook over medium heat until very tender, stirring often so that apples do not scorch, about 45 minutes. If necessary, add additional water to apple mixture, up to 1 cup, while apples cook.
• Remove the mixture from heat. Using a potato masher, mash into sauce, leaving some of the chunks. Let cool. If making ahead of time, chill, covered, until ready to use. Allow to warm to room temperature before serving.

RED WINE SAUCE

Steps:

• Place 1 cup red wine in a small saucepan; boil until reduced to 1/4 cup, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Remove from heat; add 2 tablespoons cold cut-up butter, and swirl pan until butter is melted and sauce is thickened, about 1 minute. Season with coarse salt; serve with Pepper-Crusted Filet Mignon.

APPLES IN WINE AND CINNAMON SAUCE

Steps:

• Over medium heat in a heavy saucepan, melt the margarine, then add the wine and stir in the apples.
• Sprinkle the cinnamon and sugar over the mixture and stir.
• Continue cooking for about 10 minutes, then stir in the lemon juice and vanilla.
• Lower the heat to a simmer and cover; continue cooking for 2 hours, stirring occasionally until the apples break up.