VITAMIX APPLE RECIPES

Steps:

• Remove stems from apples and discard; wash. Peel and remove cores; reserve. Dice apples.
• Place apples into a large microwave-safe dish and microwave for 20 minutes, stirring after 10 minutes.
• At the same time, place peelings and cores into a pot with enough water to barely cover. Boil for 15 to 20 minutes.
• Remove diced apples from the microwave and mash with a potato masher. Add sugar, pectin, ginger, and salt. Stir.
• Pour cores, peelings, and liquid apple mixture into a Vitamix® and blend on high speed (8 or 9) until everything is well broken down to a thin applesauce consistency, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Transfer the apple mixture to a deep skillet and bring to a rolling boil. Reduce heat and let simmer until thickened, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat, mix in lemon juice, and fill jars; clean the rims and seal.

Steps:

• Place water and apples into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
• Select Variable 1.
• Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 10, then to High.
• Blend for 45 seconds, using the tamper to push apples into the blades until puréed.
• If desired, transfer purée to a bowl lined with cheesecloth set atop a bowl and twist until juice is extracted.
• Allow to strain about 10 minutes.