Savory Homemade Applesauce

The addition of horseradish gives this a nice
zing and and unique flavor!

3 Granny Smith apples, peeled and coarsely chopped
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup apple cider
4 whole cloves
1/4 cup butter or margarine
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
1 tablespoon lemon juice

BRING first 4 ingredients to a boil in a saucepan; reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes. Cool slightly; discard cloves. PROCESS apple mixture in a blender or food processor, in batches, until smooth. Return to saucepan, and stir in butter, horseradish, and lemon juice. Cook over low heat 2 to 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Makes 1 1/2 cups.

Sephardic Style Charoset

12 apples - peeled and cored
2 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 lbs pitted dates
1 lb figs
1/4 cup sugar
2 cups finely chopped walnuts
3/4 cup sweet wine
1/2 cup wine vinegar
Cut apples into chunks and place in a large saucepan with water, dates, figs and sugar. Bring to a boil and then simmer approximately 1/2 hour or until the apples are tender. Drain well and let cool to room temperature. Puree the fruit in a blender, meat grinder or food processor. Mix with the rest of the ingredients and place in refrigerator for at least 3 hours before serving.