Quelle surprise. It’s fall and I’ve got an apple recipe for ya.
These little dandies are brand new and Ontario grown. They’re called Ginger Gold and they’re perfect for eating, baking or…applesauce as it were. Sweet as pie on their own, this recipe requires zero added sweetener.
Don’t go out and buy yourself fancy apples for this recipe either. These were on sale and ended up costing about $0.75 per pound. Buying in bulk will save you even more moula. You can use any variety you like, too. If you’ve picked a particularly tart apple, like a granny smith, you may need some added sweetness. Wait until your apples are cooked and processed though. You can always add a little maple syrup or sugar at the end.
Making any recipe with peeled and cored apples can be a pain in the A. I get it. I’m not much for frivolous kitchen tools and gadgets, but using a y-shaped peeler and an apple corer will save you so much time.
The y-shaped peeler is truly an all around great kitchen gadget. The good quality ones will even peel the tough stuff, like butternut squash. In this case it also ensures the apple peels are an even size, which is important in making the apple peel chips.
Of course, a good sharp paring knife will do the trick, and cutting around the core is no big deal either.
I really had my heart set on doing a post for slow cooker applesauce, but most recipes involved the same amount of prep and 4 hour cook time. Recipes with a cook-time that is not long enough to leave for a day of work don’t make sense to me. Isn’t that the point of a slow cooker? I opted for a stovetop version instead.
I chose to breakdown my apples with a whisk to leave a bit of texture. Feel free to blend it up for a smoother consistency.
How awesome is the chip idea?! I get all giddy when I can find use for what would have been food waste. A healthy snack to boot!
I used my silicone baking mats (they’re the best!) for the apple chips, but parchment paper will work well too. Spread them out evenly for best results.
Cooking them under high heat to start will speed this recipe up significantly. Alternatively you can slow cook them at 250F for about 2 hours.
(um, no thanks)
Best apple sauce I’ve ever had. Hand to heart.
Erin
Applesauce and Crispy Apple Peel Chips
Serves
Makes 4 cups
Prep time
20 minutes
Cook time
25 minutes
Total time
45 minutes
Website
Adapted from The Kitchn
Ingredients
Applesauce
Apple Skin Chips
Directions
Applesauce
1.
Peel, core and cut apples into roughly 1 inch pieces.
2.
In a large saucepan over high heat combine apples with remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce to a simmer. Cook for 20 minutes, until apples are very soft. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
3.
Remove cinnamon sticks and use a potato masher, a large whisk or a blender to process applesauce to desired consistency.
Apple Skin Chips
4.
Preheat oven to 400F. Toss apple peels with canola oil, salt, sugar and cinnamon. Spread peeling evenly over parchment lined baking sheets.
5.
Bake at 400F for 7-8 minutes, until edges start to brown. Reduce heat to 250F and continue baking for 15 minutes, until evenly golden brown.
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