Land of Oz Granny Smith Applesauce: the Sequel

• 1 lb granny smith apple
• 1 teaspoon english lavender, crushed to a fine powder
• 1 -2 teaspoon grated galangal (substitute fresh ginger if galangal unavailable)
• 1 dash salt
• 14 cup apple cider
• 2 tablespoons golden syrup, to taste

1. Stovetop: Place all ingredients in a large pot and bring to boil.
2. Cover and simmer on low for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until fruit is soft enough to puree.
3. Use a hand held immersion blender to puree the apple mixture or puree the apples in batches using an electric blender.
4. Crockpot: Place all ingredients in a crockpot and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or until fruit is soft.
5. Use a hand held immersion blender to puree or puree in batches using an electric blender.
6. Adjust seasoning.
7. Serve warm or chilled.
8. (If you wish, sprinkle a small amount of powdered lavender on each serving.
9. ).
10. Freezes well.
11. Yield is estimated.

granny smith apple, english lavender, grated galangal, salt, apple cider, golden syrup

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/land-of-oz-granny-smith-applesauce-the-sequel-140481 (may not work)