
A historical sauce from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913). Bake until they are a deep red brown; quite as nice as preserves.
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
Pare and chop a dozen medium-sized apples
Put them in a deep pudding-dish
Sprinkle over them a heaping coffee-cupful of sugar and one of water
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Place them in the oven and bake slowly two hours or more, or until they are a deep red brown
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Long, slow baking at low heat caramelizes the apples' natural sugars and the added sugar, creating deep, complex flavors and a rich mahogany color through the Maillard reaction. The extended cooking time allows moisture to evaporate slowly, concentrating the apple flavor while the pectin breaks down completely, resulting in a thick, jam-like consistency. Baking rather than stovetop cooking provides gentle, even heat that prevents scorching while developing rich caramelized notes impossible to achieve with faster methods.
This applesauce is ideal for make-ahead preparation. Prepare up to 1 week in advance and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The flavors will continue to meld and deepen over time. Can also be frozen in freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months.
Store cooled applesauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. The high sugar content acts as a preservative. For longer storage, freeze in portion-sized containers for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and stir well before serving. Serve cold, at room temperature, or gently reheated.
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This applesauce is ideal for make-ahead preparation. Prepare up to 1 week in advance and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The flavors will continue to meld and deepen over time. Can also be frozen in freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months.
Store cooled applesauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. The high sugar content acts as a preservative. For longer storage, freeze in portion-sized containers for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and stir well before serving. Serve cold, at room temperature, or gently reheated.