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Applesauce Applause for applesauce! This versatile apple food goes well with any meal, from chicken nuggets to stuffed pork tenderloin. Made by cooking a blend of peeled, cored apples, applesauce is the definition of comfort food. Look for flavored and chunky styles in your market. Unsweetened sauces are also available if you're watching your sugar. Serve it right out of the container, or heat it for extra homemade taste.
Like to bake, but don't like extra fat and calories? Substitute applesauce for oil in some baked goods, to cut fat and calories. This works especially well with moist baked goods, such as cakes, muffins and brownies - this substitution does not work with most cookie recipes. If you aren't sure this will work with your favorite recipe, start by replacing half the oil with the same amount of applesauce. One snack cup size container of applesauce counts as a ½ cup serving of fruit — the dietary guidelines recommend Americans eat at least 2 cups of fruit each day. See our Recipe section for exciting new ways to use this old favorite, applesauce.
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