Cultured Applesauce

It's apple season!!  We all love making a trip to the orchard to buy "seconds" for our different apple "delights", but let's talk about applesauce!  You can transform those grainy, cooking apples into something healthy for you and your family without canning!  Raw, cultured applesauce is about as easy and nutrient dense as it gets, plus it's quick to make and something adults and children will enjoy!  See below for the recipe!   

​Cultured Applesauce

6-8 medium to large apples of your choice
2 tablespoons whey
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon unrefined salt

​Directions:
1. Skin, peel and chop your apples and place in a blender or food processor.  Puree to desired  texture. 
2. Add in remaining ingredients and mix well to combine. 
3. Place the applesauce in a clean quart size jar, covering with a coffee filter and canning ring over the top to allow air flow. 
4. Keep on your counter or other shelf for 1-3 days, but no more than three or it will become alcoholic. 
​5. Place in fridge or cool storage and enjoy!  Yields 1 qt.