Easy Quick Applesauce

   An easy, quick applesauce recipe.   When I make applesauce myself I can make it just how I like, chunky and not to sweet. 

INGREDIENTS:
10 cups apples - peeled, cored and quartered
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4-1/2 cup white sugar (depending on how sweet you like it-start with 1/4 cup and add as needed)


DIRECTIONS:  In a large saucepan over medium high heat, combine apples and water.  Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 10-15 minutes or until apples start to break down.  Stir in sugar and cinnamon.  Remove from heat.  Using a potato masher, mash apples.  Keep chunky or if you like a mooth applesauce, cook until you have reach your desired consistency.  Serve warm or refrigerate.

Croutons

Don't let bread go to waste, make croutons.  These croutons are so much better than you can buy.  Makes any salad better!

Ingredients:
8 ounces French Bread Loaf -- cut in cubes (you can use any bread)
1/2 cup butter -- melted
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese


Directions:
Heat oven to 300F degrees. Spread cubes on cookie sheet. In small bowl, combine melted margarine and garlic powder; mix well. Drizzle margarine mixture over cubes; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 300F degrees for 30-45 minutes or until dry, crisp and golden brown, stirring occasionally. When completely cool store in a zip lock baggie.  They will stay crunchy for at least a week.