Hidden Veggie Applesauce

Name: Hidden Veggie Applesauce
Yield: 6 servings

Prep 5 min

Cook 20 min

Ready in 25 min

For many parents, getting their kids to eat plenty of beets, carrots, spinach, or sweet potatoes can be challenging. That’s why we love these recipes for quick and easy apple sauces that are fortified with extra veggies. The colors are bright and beautiful, and the flavor is sweet and delicious.

Ingredients

Variations	Liquid	Fruits & Veggies
Beet & Raspberry Applesauce	½ cup (125 mL) water ½ tbsp (7 mL) lemon juice	1½ lbs. (700 g) apples, cored and diced ½ cup (125 mL) beets, peeled and diced ½ cup (125 mL) raspberries, fresh or frozen
Carrot & Mango Applesauce	½ cup (125 mL) water ½ tbsp (7 mL) lemon juice	1½ lbs. (700 g) apples, cored and diced ½ cup (125 mL) beets, diced mango, fresh or frozen 1 medium carrot, peeled and diced
Carrot & Sweet Potato Applesauce	½ cup (125 mL) water ½ tbsp (7 mL) lemon juice	1½ lbs. (700 g) apples, cored and diced ½ cup (125 mL) sweet potato, peeled and diced 1 medium carrot, peeled and diced
Blueberry & Spinach Applesauce	½ cup (125 mL) water ½ tbsp (7 mL) lemon juice	1½ lbs. (700 g) apples, cored and diced 1 cup (250 mL) fresh spinach, packed ½ cup (125 mL) blueberries, fresh or frozen

Directions

Add the ingredients to the pitcher of the Deluxe Cooking Blender in order from left to right.
Replace and lock the lid. Turn the wheel to select the HEATED PUREE setting; press the wheel to start.
When the timer is up, transfer the applesauce to the Mini Freezer Bowls & Rack. Let the applesauce cool to room temperature, uncovered, before refrigerating or freezing.
To serve, pour the sauce into the Reusable Food Pouches.

Yield:

6 servings

Nutrients per serving:

Beet & Raspberry Applesauce
U.S. nutrients per serving (½ cup/125 mL): Calories 80, Total Fat 0 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 10 mg, Carbohydrate 18 g, Fiber 4 g, Total Sugars 13 g (includes 0 g added sugars), Protein 1 g
Carrot & Mango Applesauce
U.S. nutrients per serving (½ cup/125 mL): Calories 80, Total Fat 0 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 10 mg, Carbohydrate 19 g, Fiber 3 g, Total Sugars 14 g (includes 0 g added sugars), Protein 0 g
Carrot & Sweet Potato Applesauce
U.S. nutrients per serving (½ cup/125 mL): Calories 70, Total Fat 0 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 15 mg, Carbohydrate 20 g, Fiber 4 g, Total Sugars 13 g (includes 0 g added sugars), Protein 0 g
Spinach & Blueberry Applesauce
U.S. nutrients per serving (½ cup/125 mL): Calories 70, Total Fat 0 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 5 mg, Carbohydrate 18 g, Fiber 3 g, Total Sugars 13 g (includes 0 g added sugars), Protein 1 g 