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Post by Karen R Quinn on Aug 10, 2009 15:52:57 GMT -7
Home Made Apple Sauce
There is nothing like fresh homemade applesauce. Your birds will be squawking once they smell the fragrant aromas throughout the house!
2 to 3 pounds apples per quart (Can reduce the size based on your individual needs) Water to coat saucepan Optional Spices: Cinnamon and/or Nutmeg (Note: these flavors are very potent. Some birds may or may not enjoy them). Mine loves Cinnamon.
Instructions:
Wash, core and peel apples. Cut into quarters. Cook apples until soft in a large covered sauce pot with just enough water to prevent sticking. Press apples and juice through a sieve or food mill. If any seeds or peels escaped, now is the time to remove them. Return apple pulp to sauce pot. Bring applesauce to a boil, stirring to prevent sticking. Sprinkle in a dash of cinnamon and/or nutmeg to taste, if desired. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes, stirring to prevent sticking.
Carefully ladle hot sauce into a glass bowl for cooling. Serve warm (Hot food should never be offered due to a high risk of crop burn).
Recipe Variations:
For a chunky sauce, coarsely crush half of the cooked apples with a potato masher; press remaining apples through a sieve or food mill. Combine crushed and sauced apple mixtures; continue as for applesauce.
Note: Using a sweet variety eating apple if your bird likes a sweet taste. Granny Smith Apples are also good for a more tart taste.
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