Homemade applesauce

 A number of years ago when I was visiting with my parents, may they rest in peace, they excitedly introduced me to homemade applesauce.  I didn't write down the recipe but it's easy to remember.  Basically, cut a few apples into bite-size pieces, add water, along with a few cinnamon sticks or cinnamon to taste.  Bring the mixture to a boil and then simmer until the apples are soft. It's that simple. Notice that there is no added sugar.  I try to have some protein whenever I eat fruit, as it helps with blood sugar.  Thus, you will see in today's featured photo yogurt alongside the applesauce.  Of course, the yogurt also adds calcium.

The homemade applesauce is really nice, especially this time of year as we get some cooler days and the color of the leaves start changing.

By the way, my great-nephew, Arthur, turned 2 years old today.  Arthur asked his parents for an apple themed birthday party.  That got me thinking about apples and the applesauce.  Perfect timing as we head into apple season!

Take care.






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  1. BobbiSeptember 1, 2020 at 7:46 PM

    Faye, the applesauce looks delicious. I love making homemade applesauce as well as baked apples. I also enjoy yogurt with both, although I didn't realize that the protein helps with the blood sugar. I did hear that cinnamon helps with blood sugar and I like the flavor so I probably am heavy handed with it.

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  2. FayeSeptember 1, 2020 at 8:13 PM

    Baked apples sound good, too. Yes, eating some protein with any type of sugar (including fruit) can be helpful for leveling blood sugar, to an extent, according to my dietician. I have read that about cinnamon as well and that ceylon cinnamon might be particularly useful in that regard.

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    1. BobbiSeptember 2, 2020 at 6:22 PM

      Can you tell me more about Ceylon cinnamon?....I haven't heard about it and would rather ask you for your opinion rather than "googling" it.

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    2. jdmeyerSeptember 3, 2020 at 10:05 PM

      Hey, Bobbi, how are you? I just told Faye you wrote a question here -- apparently, she didn't see it.

      I think she's going to respond tomorrow.

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    3. FayeSeptember 4, 2020 at 6:54 AM

      Hi Bobbi--From what I've read, moderate amounts of any cinnamon can be beneficial. However, classic "Cassia" type cinnamon has more coumarin in it than does "Ceylon" cinnamon. Large amounts of coumarin can negatively effect the liver. I don't know that this has been widely studied but I have started using Ceylon cinnamon (found in most grocery stores) instead of the more traditional type. Hope you and Ralph are well.

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