What That Blender Do?: 9 Foods You Probably Didn’t Know You Could Finesse With That Appliance

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Apple sauce

Apple sauce can be a surprisingly refreshing treat when you want something sweet that doesn’t contain too much sugar. It’s also a snack that kids will often accept without fuss. When you need to add moisture to baked goods but don’t want to use butter because you want to cut calories or are feeding a vegan, you can swap in apple sauce. But what happens when you don’t have apple sauce on hand? Not many adults keep it on their regular shopping list. No problem – your blender can whip you up a batch of homemade apple sauce in minutes. Simply add several chopped apples (cores, peel and seeds removed) to a sauce pan with sugar and cinnamon to taste until the mixture is soft. Then blend it up in your blender. Chill in the refrigerator, and enjoy.