Cherry Applesauce

1. In a heavy large saucepan,combine apple chunks and unsweetened apple juice.

2. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.

3. Cover, reduce the heat to low and simmer until apples are very tender, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.

4. Remove from heat.

5. Mix in the cherry preserves.

6. Using a potato masher or fork, smoosh the mixture to chunky puree.

7. This sauce can be prepared up to 2 days ahead.

8. Cover and refrigerate.

9. Serve hot or cold, garnished with ginger, if desired. Enjoy!

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Nutrient	Quantity
Total fats	1.2806 g
Protein	2.562 g
Carbohydrates	143.806 g
Energy	598.52 kCal
Fatty acids, total saturated 18:3 undifferentiated	0.0043 g
Water	912.3088 g
Calcium, Ca	74.96 mg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	119.92 g
Fiber, total dietary	23.124 g
Carotene, beta	110 g
Niacin	0.7953 mg
Vitamin A, RAE	10 g
Riboflavin	0.3005 mg
Sodium, Na	12.48 mg
Total lipid (fat)	1.2806 g
Manganese, Mn	0.4159 mg
Fructose	62.8526 g
Fatty acids, total saturated 16:0	0.0112 g
Sucrose	28.5812 g
Choline, total	35.116 mg
Sugars, total	109.6644 g
Fatty acids, total saturated 18:0	0.0012 g
Vitamin B-6	0.5012 mg
Selenium, Se	0.062 g
Ash	2.1426 g
Fatty acids, total saturated 18:1 undifferentiated	0.0031 g
Pantothenic acid	0.5804 mg
Copper, Cu	0.2174 mg
Betaine	0.062 mg
Thiamin	0.183 mg
Iron, Fe	1.2744 mg
Carbohydrate, by difference	143.806 g
Phosphorus, P	114.34 mg
Folate, total	30 g
Fatty acids, total saturated 18:2 undifferentiated	0.0205 g
Glucose (dextrose)	18.2306 g
Fatty acids, total saturated 14:0	0.0006 g
Zinc, Zn	0.5124 mg
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated	0.0242 g
Vitamin A, IU	280.62 IU
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	0.558 mg
Starch	0.5 g
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)	13 g
Fatty acids, total saturated	0.0136 g
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated	0.0037 g
Folate, food	30 g
Cryptoxanthin, beta	110 g
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)	1.8062 mg
Magnesium, Mg	53.1 mg
Potassium, K	1142.62 mg

Ingredient	Quantity	Energy	Carbohydrates	Lipin
Ginger	0	0	0	0
Apple juice	0.25 cup	28.52	7.006	0.0806
cherry preserve	0.25 cup	0	0	0
gala apple	5	570	136.8	1.2