Recipe: Savory Red Onion Applesauce (food processor)

SAVORY RED ONION APPLESAUCE

3 large cloves garlic, peeled
6 large McIntosh apples, peeled, cored and cut into eighths
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons balsamic or white-wine vinegar 1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large red onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt

In a large saucepan combine the garlic, apples, broth, vinegar, sugar and cinnamon. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the apples are just tender.

Melt the butter in a skillet over moderate heat. Add the onion and pepper. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring frequently, until the onion is soft, about 10 minutes.

Put the apples, onions and salt in a food processor and process to a puree. Transfer to a bowl, cool, cover and refrigerate.

Serve the applesauce at room temperature or slightly chilled.

Makes 10 servings
Source: The Essential Root Vegetable Cookbook by Sally and Martin Stone