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How To Use Up Applesauce

What happens if you put applesauce in the freezer?

In fact, applesauce freezes incredibly well, and lasts longer than many frozen sauces since it doesn’t contain any milk ingredients. Freezing applesauce is quick and easy, and will ensure you have great tasting sauce all winter long. Any freezer-safe container will work for freezing the sauce.

What do you use applesauce for in baking?

Unsweetened applesauce is a great substitute for oil in baked goods, like muffins, cakes, breads because it keeps food moist without all the added saturated fats. Plus, unsweetened applesauce contains naturally occurring sugars that are already sweet, reducing the need for sugar in the recipe.

What’s good with applesauce?

Stir applesauce into plain or vanilla yogurt, or try it with ricotta or cottage cheese. Top with nuts, dried fruits, whole grain cereal or granola. Eat applesauce with a favorite tangy cheese. My personal favorites: Manchego from Spain or extra sharp cheddar, but any tangy or sharp cheese will do nicely.

How long does applesauce last?

Applesauce that has been continuously refrigerated will keep for about 1 to 2 weeks after opening. To further extend the shelf life of opened applesauce, freeze it: to freeze applesauce, store in airtight container and leave at least 1/2 inch headspace at the top, as applesauce will expand when frozen.

How do you doctor up applesauce?

4 Ways to Upgrade Your Applesauce Add maple syrup. Add a hefty drizzle of maple syrup for an even sweeter sauce and then sprinkle with cinnamon. Add browned butter and salt. Add cayenne pepper. Add dried cranberries, dried cherries, and golden raisins.

Can you substitute applesauce for sugar in baking?

Sub an equal amount of applesauce for sugar, but dial back other wet ingredients — for example, use a little less water or milk, if the recipe calls for it. You can also use applesauce instead of oil to reduce fat — use the same 1:1 ratio. Calories in a cup of unsweetened applesauce: about 100.

How long does homemade applesauce last in a jar?

Homemade applesauce can be refrigerated for a week to ten days; it can also be frozen or canned for longer-term storage. Mott’s recommends its applesauce to be used within ten days of opening.

Is it better to can or freeze applesauce?

Making your own applesauce is quite easy and doesn’t take much time if you choose to freeze it. Canning applesauce takes about twice as long but if you’re limited on room in the freezer- it’s the better option.

Can you freeze applesauce in ziplock bags?

You can freeze the applesauce in freezer bags, plastic storage containers (like Ziploc or Rubbermaid), or in ice cube trays if you’re making it for a baby. Looking for more delicious ways to preserve produce?.

Does applesauce replace oil or eggs?

Keep a jar in your fridge, and you can use applesauce as a substitute for eggs, oil, and butter whenever you bake.

What does adding applesauce to muffins do?

Besides being a nutritious and filling snack, applesauce is a great fat-replacer in many baked goods. Baking with applesauce instead of butter or oil adds fiber and reduces calories in cakes, muffins, and breads. And, because of its water content, applesauce will also keep your baked goods moist and fresh longer.

How much applesauce should I add to cake mix?

1 ¼ cups water ½ cup applesauce and 3 eggs. Mix according to directions on box. Bake at 350°F for about 39 minutes.

What can applesauce replace in baking?

Applesauce for butter or oil Unsweetened applesauce can be used to replace part or all of the butter in a recipe. It can be swapped in equal quantities, so if a recipe calls for 2 cups of butter, you could replace as much of it as you’d like with applesauce, from a small amount such as 1/4 cup to the entire amount.

Can dogs eat applesauce?

Yes, dogs can safely eat plain applesauce! But applesauce generally includes added sugars, so always choose unsweetened applesauce and give it to them in moderation.

How do I replace eggs with applesauce?

Applesauce. Use applesauce to add moisture. Replace one egg with 1/4 cup of applesauce in sweet desserts. If you want a lighter texture, add an extra 1/2 teaspoonful of baking powder, as fruit purées tend to make the final product denser than the original recipe.

Why did my applesauce explode?

Air left in the apple will expand during processing, causing the contents in the jar to overflow. This is called siphoning. When the sauce overflows, you not only lose good product, but you also increase the risk of a jar not sealing. It is common for applesauce to siphon from the jars when removed from the canner.

Should applesauce be refrigerated?

If you’re making your applesauce at home, store it in the fridge and it will be good for a week to ten days. For store-bought canned or jarred varieties, they are strictly refrigerate after opening. Once they are exposed to air, bacteria will begin to grow.

Why does my applesauce taste like alcohol?

Fermentation is the process of yeast eating the sugar in the juice and produce alcohol and carbon dioxide as a by product. Depending on the temperature of the juice this can start fairly quickly and the taste of alcohol can become noticeable within a day.