Plum Applesauce

Name: Plum Applesauce
Prep time: 20

5 out of 5 stars (based on 9 reviews)

20 min prep

10 servings

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4 ingredients

This plum applesauce is absolutely delicious. It’s one of our staff favorites. Not only does it taste really good, but it is also perfect to eat during chemo. It makes a soothing sweet treat...

Yields 5 cups.

1½ pounds Gala apples, cored, peeled, and cubed
1½ pounds black plums, quartered, pit removed, and skin left on
2 tablespoons brown sugar, or more to taste
2 cups water

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

77 cals

Fat

0 g

Saturated Fat

0 g

Polyunsaturated Fat

0 g

Monounsaturated Fat

0 g

Carbohydrates

19 g

Sugar

16 g

Fiber

3 g

Protein

1 g

Sodium

3 mg

Directions

In a medium saucepan, bring the apples, plums, sugar, and water to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 40 to 45 minutes, or until desired consistency. Serve warm or let cool. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Chef Tips

Gala apples are sweet. If you can’t find them, use Golden Delicious as a substitute.

If you are feeling up to it, this dish is the perfect filling for a fall pie, crisp, or crumble.

Registered Dietitian Approved

Our recipes, articles, and videos are reviewed by our oncology-trained dietitians to ensure that each is backed with scientific evidence and follows the guidelines set by the Oncology Nutrition for Clinical Practice, 2nd Ed., published by the Oncology Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group, a professional interest group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and the American Institute for Cancer Research and the American Cancer Society

Plum Applesauce