VARIATIONS
Honey applesauce.—Sweeten the applesauce with honey instead of granulated sugar.
Spicy applesauce.—Cook 2 sticks of cinnamon with apples. Remove cinnamon before mashing or sieving cooked apples.
Raisin applesauce.—Add ¼ cup raisins to the hot applesauce.
Lemon applesauce.—Add a little lemon juice to applesauce if needed for tartness. Garnish with lemon slice and sprig of mint.
Applesauce chiffon pie
9-inch pie
3 egg yolks, slightly beaten
1½ cups applesauce
⅛ teaspoon ginger