Ingredients
- 3 Fuji apples, peeled, cored and coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup dried cherries
- 1/2 cup fruit juice or water
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/2 tsp. finely grated lemon zest
Directions
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In medium saucepan, combine apples, cherries, fruit juice and cinnamon stick. Cover and bring to a simmer over medium heat; cook 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
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Uncover and reduce heat to low; cook 15 to 20 minutes longer or until apples are very soft but retain their shape.
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Remove cinnamon stick. Add lemon zest to apple mixture. In blender or food processor, puree apple mixture until chunky spread forms. Cool completely. Chill before serving. Store in refrigerator.
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makes 1 1/2 cups