Thursday, September 8, 2016

Maple Syrup Applesauce


This homemade applesauce is so easy to make
and so good on toast or as a condiment with pork,
or chicken, also served with ice-cream. 


         I used my transparent apples this year, and 
 maple syrup adds sweetness to
 the delicious flavour.

         It is hard to give exact measurements
 because of the sweetness of the apples
 and the type of apples used,
 also how sweet you like your applesauce.

A large variety of apples may be used to
make a delicious Apple Sauce also,
especially a combination of different apples. 




I am sharing my approx. measurements.

12 transparent apples
2 tbsp. lemon juice 
1 cup water
1/2 cup maple syrup
(Optional ~1/2 tsp cinnamon.)


  Core, peel and chop apples.

As I am chopping, I place the chopped apples 
in a large bowl with cold water with about
1 tbsp. of salt, to keep them from turning brown. 

When the chopping is finished,
 I rinse all the chopped apples
 in cold water and place 
in a large pot with 2 tbsp. of lemon juice,
the cup of water, and the 1/2 cup of maple syrup
(and cinnamon... optional)


Bring to a boil and simmer for
 25-30 mins, until apples are soft.
Stir often to prevent sticking
to the bottom of the pot.
Mash with a potato masher.
Add more syrup if needed, 
depending on your taste.
Add more water if needed, 
 for desired thickness.

Place in jars or
 containers to freeze. 

Enjoy.


I am showing off  this amazing Gadget.
called "Applemagic" or "Pommemagique" in french. 
In a few seconds, the apple is peeled, cored and sliced.




I do some manual chopping, to make the pieces smaller.


Another recipe on Homemade Apple Sauce

For my recipe click here.



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Saturday, September 3, 2016

Bruschetta For Lunch

Bruschetta is a delicious and 
healthy Italian appetizer.
It is great for lunch.
It can be prepared in many variations.
One of my favourite Bruschetta
 is chicken and avocado with basil.




My measurements are approx. 
I used Italian bread,
other crusty breads will do.
2 roma/italian tomatoes
(other tomatoes can be used also)
1 garlic clove
1/2 cup chopped basil
1 shallot chopped
3/4 cup chopped cooked chicken
1/2 avocado chopped
1/2 grated mozzarella cheese
Parmesan cheese to sprinkle
Kraft sun-dried and oregano salad dressing.
(If you don't have the salad dressing use
 olive oil, balsamic vinegar, oregano and pepper.)

Place bread on a cookie sheet and brush with olive oil.
Toast bread in oven for about 10 mins.


Remove seeds from tomatoes and chop up small.
Discard seeds, put tomatoes in a medium bowl

Chop the shallots, garlic and basil
add to the bowl.

Chop chicken and avocado
add to  bowl.

 add the mozzarella cheese.

Add approx. 1/2 cup salad dressing
Mix all together.


Pile filling on bread and sprinkle with parmesan cheese
enjoy!!

The leftovers can be refrigerated and eaten later.


My fresh basil plant






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