Spiced Applesauce with Star Anise and Dates

Spiced Apple Sauce

Spiced Applesauce with Star Anise and Dates

Nothing works in our household without some touch of flavor. When the kids were younger, I liked the idea of applesauce, except it seemed so bland to just peel and puree poached apples, I played around with the concept adding dates instead of sugar and a little bit of fragrance and spice. This cross between a chutney and traditional applesauce is what we call applesauce and we use it instead of the traditional variety.

Ingredients:

3 to 4 honey crisp apples
2 Granny Smith apples
1/2 cup (about 15) dates, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup water or apple cider
4 star anise
Juice of 1 lime
1/4 teaspoon red chili powder

Full recipe: Spiced Applesauce with Star Anise and Dates

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