Posts Tagged "Apple"

Quick Apple Sauce

Posted on Oct 6, 2011 in Recipes, Stocks, Syrups & Sauces | 0 comments

Preparation Time: 20 mins

Cooking Time: 15 mins

Ingredients :

• 6-8 apples core and quarter
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tsp Icing sugar

Method:

1.  Wash 6-8 apples, then core and quarter.
2.  Place the apples into a saucepan and cover with 1/4 cup water.
3.  Bring to a simmer and cover until the apples have cooked to a mush.
4.  Puree with a hand blender, blender or a food mixer and add icing sugar to taste.
5.  Place in an airtight container and refrigerate.

• This quick batch of apple sauce will keep in the refrigerator for 10-12 days.
•  You can also freeze it.

Apple Schnapps

Posted on Sep 30, 2011 in Beverages, Recipes | 0 comments

Makes 2 bottles 500ml  

Ingredients:

•  1 litre of Vodka 40% alcohol content (80 proof)
• 3 Apples

1. Wash and slice 1-2 apples. Leave the skin on.
2. Put them – and also the cores – in a clean glass jar with tight-fitting lid.
3. Cover with clear, unflavoured vodka – 40% alcohol content (80 proof).
4. Let steep for two months or more in a dark place at room temperature, 18-20°C (64-68°F).
5. Shake lightly and taste it from time to time. Every fortnight should be sufficient.
6. Strain through a funnel and filter your infusion into a clean glass bottle or jar with tight-fitting lid.

• You can serve your apple schnapps after it has settled for a couple of days in a dark place at room temperature.