Anyone here make applesauce? Need help!

[Snoozan]

I want to make some applesauce today, but can't figure out if I'm supposed to peel the apples before I cook them? The cookbook just mentions quartering and coring them. I don't remember eating apple skins in applesauce so not sure what I'm supposed to do - I'd be making smooth applesauce as opposed to chunky applesauce, if that matters.

 

[DisDreaminMom]

Peel 'em. My mom used to make applesauce with the peels in and it was terrible. Like eating waxy leather with wallpaper paste.

 

[marlynnp]

Are you using a seive/food mill? If so leave on, if not than peel.

 

[babytrees]

take the skins off and I would cut them smaller than quarters since you are smoothing them out anyway.

 

[Sandy321]

I love making applesauce! I used to only make it once a year till I started watching Rachel Ray - she uses macintosh apples because they "break down" (moosh!) easy - some apples - like Granny Smith - hold their shape, no matter how long you cook them!!

So then, take out a potato masher and mash them up!!

Like PP said, if you have one of those food mill thingys you dont have to peel - but otherwise, peel - add some brown sugar, and a touch of apple cider! YUM!

Its a sign of fall!

 

[disneyhand]

I always peel the apples first. Love the home made apple sauce and the smell, ah!!!!