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A sauce made from apples

Applesauce is a sauce made from apples. It can be made with peeled or unpeeled apples and may be spiced or sweetened. Applesauce is a versatile food that can be used in a variety of culinary applications, from a simple side dish to an ingredient in baking.

Preparation

Applesauce is typically made by cooking down apples with water or apple cider until they break down into a sauce. The apples can be peeled or left unpeeled, depending on the desired texture and flavor. The sauce can be left chunky or pureed for a smoother consistency.

Sweeteners such as sugar or honey may be added, and spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, or clove can enhance the flavor. Some recipes include lemon juice or vinegar to add acidity and balance the sweetness.

Uses

Applesauce is commonly used as a side dish, particularly in American cuisine, where it is often served with pork dishes. It can also be used as a substitute for fat or eggs in baking, making it a popular ingredient in vegan and low-fat recipes.

In addition to its culinary uses, applesauce is often used as a baby food due to its smooth texture and natural sweetness. It is also a popular snack for children and adults alike.

Nutritional Information

Applesauce is low in calories and contains no fat. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C, especially when made from unpeeled apples. However, commercially prepared applesauce may contain added sugars, which can increase the calorie content.

Cultural Significance

In Jewish cuisine, applesauce is traditionally served with latkes, especially during Hanukkah. It is also a common accompaniment to pork dishes in many Western cuisines.

Related pages

Gallery

A bowl of applesauce
Homemade applesauce in progress
Latkes served with applesauce

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-'''Artemisia maritima''' is a species of flowering plant in the family [[Asteraceae]]. It is commonly known as '''sea wormwood''' and is native to temperate regions of Eurasia and Northern Africa.
+{{short description|A sauce made from apples}}
+{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2023}}
-== Description ==
+'''Applesauce''' is a sauce made from [[apples]]. It can be made with peeled or unpeeled apples and may be spiced or sweetened. Applesauce is a versatile food that can be used in a variety of culinary applications, from a simple side dish to an ingredient in baking.
-[[Artemisia maritima]] is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 meter in height. The plant has a woody base, with stems that are either erect or lay close to the ground. The leaves are greyish-green, divided into narrow segments, and covered with small, silky hairs. The flowers are small, yellow, and arranged in loose, leafy panicles.
-== Distribution and Habitat ==
+==Preparation==
-[[Artemisia maritima]] is found in the temperate regions of Eurasia and Northern Africa. It is particularly common along the coasts of the British Isles, where it grows on salt marshes, sand dunes, and shingle beaches. The plant prefers well-drained, sandy or gravelly soils and can tolerate high levels of salinity.
+Applesauce is typically made by cooking down apples with water or apple cider until they break down into a sauce. The apples can be peeled or left unpeeled, depending on the desired texture and flavor. The sauce can be left chunky or pureed for a smoother consistency.
-== Uses ==
+Sweeteners such as [[sugar]] or [[honey]] may be added, and spices like [[cinnamon]], [[nutmeg]], or [[clove]] can enhance the flavor. Some recipes include lemon juice or [[vinegar]] to add acidity and balance the sweetness.
-[[Artemisia maritima]] has been used in traditional medicine for centuries. The plant is rich in essential oils and has been used as a remedy for digestive disorders, menstrual problems, and respiratory ailments. It is also used in the production of absinthe, a highly alcoholic beverage.
-== Cultivation ==
+==Uses==
-[[Artemisia maritima]] is a hardy plant that can be easily grown in a variety of conditions. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. The plant is drought-tolerant and can survive in poor, sandy soils. It is propagated by seeds, cuttings, or division of the roots.
+Applesauce is commonly used as a side dish, particularly in [[American cuisine]], where it is often served with pork dishes. It can also be used as a substitute for fat or eggs in baking, making it a popular ingredient in [[vegan]] and low-fat recipes.
-== Conservation Status ==
+In addition to its culinary uses, applesauce is often used as a baby food due to its smooth texture and natural sweetness. It is also a popular snack for children and adults alike.
-[[Artemisia maritima]] is not currently considered to be at risk of extinction. However, its habitat is under threat from coastal development and sea level rise due to climate change.
-== See Also ==
+==Nutritional Information==
-* [[Artemisia (genus)]]
+Applesauce is low in calories and contains no fat. It is a good source of [[dietary fiber]] and [[vitamin C]], especially when made from unpeeled apples. However, commercially prepared applesauce may contain added sugars, which can increase the calorie content.
-* [[Asteraceae]]
-* [[Traditional medicine]]
-* [[Absinthe]]
-[[Category:Flora of Eurasia]]
+==Cultural Significance==
-[[Category:Flora of Northern Africa]]
+In [[Jewish cuisine]], applesauce is traditionally served with [[latkes]], especially during [[Hanukkah]]. It is also a common accompaniment to [[pork]] dishes in many Western cuisines.
-[[Category:Asteraceae]]
-[[Category:Medicinal plants]]
+==Related pages==
-{{Flora-stub}}
+* [[Apple]]
+* [[Cinnamon]]
+* [[Pork]]
+* [[Latke]]
+==Gallery==
+<gallery>
+File:Applesauce.jpg|A bowl of applesauce
+File:Homemade-applesauce-in-progress.png|Homemade applesauce in progress
+File:Latkas.jpg|Latkes served with applesauce
+</gallery>
+[[Category:Sauces]]
+[[Category:Apple dishes]]
+[[Category:Baby food]]