tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8421337.post116977982390268070..comments2024-02-17T19:56:14.419+09:00Comments on Obachan's Kitchen & Balcony Garden: I Did It! - Applesauce -obachanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18146311760014752971noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8421337.post-34386061389548180432007-02-22T05:14:00.000+09:002007-02-22T05:14:00.000+09:00Good for you, it looks delicious!Good for you, it looks delicious!CookingDiva - Chef Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01392733555977639036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8421337.post-1170157635044648212007-01-30T20:47:00.000+09:002007-01-30T20:47:00.000+09:00anonymous commenterUnsugared applejuice? Sounds go...<B>anonymous commenter</B><BR/>Unsugared applejuice? Sounds good. :)obachanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18146311760014752971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8421337.post-1170041078899053952007-01-29T12:24:00.000+09:002007-01-29T12:24:00.000+09:00I have no problem with the color. When I make appl...I have no problem with the color. When I make applesauce I use unsugared applejuice instead of water, it is sweeter. I never use sugar.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8421337.post-1170028135950983822007-01-29T08:48:00.000+09:002007-01-29T08:48:00.000+09:00JasonMine is mild with no intense flavor, so I thi...<B>Jason</B><BR/>Mine is mild with no intense flavor, so I think it’s applesauce. <BR/>From the online recipes I found, it seems to take more than 10 hours (on low) to make apple butter in a crockpot. :)<BR/><BR/><B>Denise in Chicago</B><BR/>So this is a normal color. That’s a relief. Thanks! :D Pineapple juice sounds like a good idea, but I’d rather use it when I make applesauce with more tart obachanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18146311760014752971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8421337.post-1170011850732668862007-01-29T04:17:00.000+09:002007-01-29T04:17:00.000+09:00Obachan - I make a huge batch of applesauce every ...Obachan - <BR/>I make a huge batch of applesauce every year for all of my friends. Ilearned how to make it when I was really little from my grandpa and have changed the recipie to my tastes over the years. They start calling asking for it in early October! Brown is a normal color for homemade applesauce. Cinnamon will darken it. Instead of water I use pinneapple juice - it helps naturally Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8421337.post-1169964324123248722007-01-28T15:05:00.000+09:002007-01-28T15:05:00.000+09:00Aha, I see... I usually just make applesauce in a ...Aha, I see... I usually just make applesauce in a saucepan. I guess I wouldn't have thought of doing it in a crockpot. I would think that would expose the apples to oxygen a lot more than a saucepan, though, which would brown them.<BR/><BR/>Depending on how quickly the apples start disintegrating, I have sometimes pushed them through a sieve... This is less necessary with apples like the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8421337.post-1169962871953639042007-01-28T14:41:00.000+09:002007-01-28T14:41:00.000+09:00rosa’s yummy yumsYeah, I already used it for bakin...<B>rosa’s yummy yums</B><BR/>Yeah, I already used it for baking and it tasted good and I’m still alive, so I’m not going to worry any more. Thanks! ;)<BR/><BR/><B>ghanima</B><BR/>Maybe so. Pear jam sounds delicious. My sis made some last year and gave me some. I loved it on buttered toast.<BR/><BR/><B>chubbypanda</B><BR/>Really? Thank you.<BR/><BR/><B>donna</B><BR/>Yes, thank you for the obachanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18146311760014752971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8421337.post-1169952348422192312007-01-28T11:52:00.000+09:002007-01-28T11:52:00.000+09:00Oh yes, I forget, silly me... here's my blog add->...Oh yes, I forget, silly me... here's my blog add->http://ilovestarbucks.blogspot.com/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8421337.post-1169950429833430102007-01-28T11:20:00.000+09:002007-01-28T11:20:00.000+09:00Nice looking apple jam! Dai suki! Anyway, please t...Nice looking apple jam! Dai suki! Anyway, please tag my blog obaachan. Kore wa Kelvin desu! Yoroshiku onegaishimasu! I've yours in my favorite folder cuz it's sho good!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8421337.post-1169887745296154112007-01-27T17:49:00.000+09:002007-01-27T17:49:00.000+09:00I think applesauce cooked for four hours is actual...I think applesauce cooked for four hours is actually "apple butter", which is fantastic on crumpets, English muffins or toast. I don't think applesauce needs more than an hour or so, though I don't make it very often.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8421337.post-1169859980968311582007-01-27T10:06:00.000+09:002007-01-27T10:06:00.000+09:00Mine always turns out that color as well. I figure...Mine always turns out that color as well. I figure grocery store applesauce must have some sort of preservative in it to keep it the lighter color. I am flattered to be the inspiration for your applesauce making, glad the baking turned out good as well!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11879927963858160523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8421337.post-1169840320162078272007-01-27T04:38:00.000+09:002007-01-27T04:38:00.000+09:00That's the color really tasty applesauce becomes. ...That's the color really tasty applesauce becomes. Mmmmm...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8421337.post-1169838574683690392007-01-27T04:09:00.000+09:002007-01-27T04:09:00.000+09:00I had the same brownish colour in my homemade pear...I had the same brownish colour in my homemade pear jam from last year, and I used the recommended amount of lemon juice, so I think it's just how it naturally comes out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8421337.post-1169821366834004612007-01-26T23:22:00.000+09:002007-01-26T23:22:00.000+09:00The color of applesauce is always brownish, don't ...The color of applesauce is always brownish, don't worry! In any case, I'm sure that it's very fine...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8421337.post-1169816635617705312007-01-26T22:03:00.000+09:002007-01-26T22:03:00.000+09:00k&sThank you. I added about 2 teaspoons of lemon j...<B>k&s</B><BR/>Thank you. I added about 2 teaspoons of lemon juice, but maybe it was not enough for this amount of apples…<BR/><BR/><B>blue skies</B><BR/>Thanks. I’ve seen this kind of photo on someone’s foodblog before, and thought this was a perfect chance to try it myself. Glad you liked it.<BR/>Yeah, we do the same thing here to prevent sliced apples from turning brown, but I totally forgot obachanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18146311760014752971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8421337.post-1169811148877800302007-01-26T20:32:00.000+09:002007-01-26T20:32:00.000+09:00Totally normal color! Maybe the cinnamon stick mad...Totally normal color! Maybe the cinnamon stick made it juuust a little browner.<BR/>Honestly, it looks lovely :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8421337.post-1169809787423967792007-01-26T20:09:00.000+09:002007-01-26T20:09:00.000+09:00It's the normal color for homemade applesauce I th...It's the normal color for homemade applesauce I think!<BR/><BR/>Mmm now I want some...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8421337.post-1169804415735644012007-01-26T18:40:00.000+09:002007-01-26T18:40:00.000+09:00I love the way you photographed the jars from this...I love the way you photographed the jars from this angle. Looks very nice.<BR/><BR/>I don't cook very well and I am not sure if this tip will help. I always soak my sliced apples in cool salt water for a while before serving them in a fruit platter and they don't turn brown.<BR/><BR/>Have a good week-endAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8421337.post-1169786672255459412007-01-26T13:44:00.000+09:002007-01-26T13:44:00.000+09:00Maybe you need to add a little lemon juice to it? ...Maybe you need to add a little lemon juice to it? Still looks delicious.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com