Calvados-Cranberry Applesauce:
Prepare as directed, except stir in 1 cup Calvados (or other apple brandy) and 1 cup dried cranberries or golden raisins with the sugar.Nutrition analysis: 128 calories, 0 g protein, 28 g carb., 0 g total fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 0 g sat. fat, 2 g fiber, 1% vitamin A, 8% vitamin C, 1 mg sodium, 7 mg calcium, 0 mg iron
Browned Butter-Sage Applesauce:
In a small saucepan heat 1 cup butter over low heat until melted. Continue heating until butter turns a light golden brown. Remove from heat. Prepare applesauce as directed, except do not add the cinnamon and stir the browned butter and 1/2 cup snipped fresh sage in with the sugar.Nutrition analysis: 149 calories, 0 g protein, 21 g carb., 8 g total fat, 20 mg cholesterol, 5 g sat. fat, 2 g fiber, 8% vitamin A, 11% vitamin C, 56 mg sodium, 1% calcium, 1% iron
Ginger-Honey Applesauce:
Prepare as directed, except substitute honey for the sugar. Stir in 1 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger before ladling into jars.Nutrition analysis: 112 calories, 0 g protein, 30 g carb., 0 g total fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 0 g sat. fat, 2 g fiber, 1% vitamin A, 13% vitamin C, 5 mg sodium, 2% calcium, 9% iron
Maple Applesauce:
Prepare as directed, except substitute pure maple syrup for the sugar.Nutrition analysis: 82 calories, 0 g protein, 22 g carbohydrate, 0 g total fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 0 g sat. fat, 2 g fiber, 1% vitamin A, 8% vitamin C, 1 mg sodium, 1% calcium, 1% iron
