I make applesauce every year in the fall, but I’ve never made it this way ’til now.  We have a lot of apples on the counter, and I love the idea of turning apples into applesauce without having to cook down the apples.  

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4 apples (peeled, cored, and chopped)
2-4 T fresh lemon juice, depending on the type of apples
1 T maple syrup
1/2 t cinnamon
1/2 t nutmeg

Blend together the apples and lemon juice in a blender until the mixture becomes chunky but not too smooth. Add a teaspoon or two of water if necessary to get things moving.

Empty the apple mixture into a bowl, and then stir in the maple syrup and spices. This tastes even better the next morning.  Serve it in a wine glass for a fancy dessert, or spoon it on pancakes, or stir it into yogurt.  Also, you can take some to work for an afternoon snack.

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