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Apple Puree (a.k.a. Apple Sauce)
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Apple Puree (a.k.a. Apple Sauce)

Apple Sauce a great way to brighten up a dish that is centered around fattier meats like Slow Roasted Pork Belly, Smoked Pork Shoulder, Confit Duck Legs, Pan-Roasted Duck Breast, and even a Whole Roasted Chicken. This is a simple Apple Sauce recipe that uses Fuji Apples for a nice sweet and sour flavor profile, a smooth texture, and enough body to hold together on the plate. It is easy to double up and make a bigger batch to be cryovac’d and frozen for later use.

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