Applesauce Baked in the Oven from the Barefoot Contessa
December 12, 2013I saw this applesauce on an episode of the Barefoot Contessa, and it went on my “make it soon” list. I did make it soon, and I’m glad I did. This recipe is a keeper!
There’s some peeling and coring to be done, but this is easy to make. Lemon and orange zest and juice add a citrus zip to the apples, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, and allspice. Some red apple peel is included to add some color during baking. All the ingredients go into an oven-proof, covered pot and it bakes for 1 1/2 hours. And oh, the aroma while it’s baking – it put me in the holiday mood!
My friend Michele from Veggie Num Nums has been baking some recipes with me; be sure to stop by her blog – she added rum to her applesauce!
Recipe notes:
- You can find the recipe here on the Food Network website.
- I made half a batch, and used both Granny Smith and Macintosh apples.
- I put in long pieces of peel, but after cooking, they broke down and were difficult to remove. Not a big deal, though, it was very soft and I don’t mind a little peel.
Bake with Jill 
This stuff is the BEST. The only recipe I make. Freezes well too
Your applesauce looks perfect. Thanks for cooking with me!
This looks so delicious! I’ll have to make it when apple season is here again! š
This sounds delicious! I love homemade applesauce but haven’t made it in ages–I need to try this recipe!