Try Something New This Thanksgiving

Nothing beats the bounty of the fall harvest and the wholesome goodness of a Thanksgiving meal. A mainstay of modern Thanksgiving, apple sauce pairs perfectly with many of the dishes passed down from one family member to the next. Most of all, apple sauce is a real crowd-pleaser, satisfying the taste buds of all ages — and cutting down on the calorie load so you can save room for pumpkin (and maybe even pecan) pie.

As you plan your menu this Thanksgiving, vary it with these tasty, unique apple sauce dishes from Musselman’s. They’ll warm your family through and through, and taste great with everything else on the table.

Cranberry Apple Sauce

Often, people either reach for or recoil from cranberry sauce. Did you know, though, that adding apple sauce takes away some of the tartness of cranberry sauce by sweetening it up (without the extra sugar)? This year, as your fresh cranberries soften and simmer on the stove, stir in a cup of plain apple sauce and a teaspoon of lemon juice. Still not sweet enough? Add another ½ cup of apple sauce — and convince those cranberry sauce naysayers that this is really good stuff.

Appled Sweet Potatoes

This one steals the show when served piping hot, straight out of the oven. On top of that, it’s a cinch to prepare. Just boil four sweet potatoes in water until tender. Peel and slice the potatoes, and place them in a buttered, shallow baking dish. In a separate bowl, combine two cups of apple sauce, one tablespoon of Dijon mustard, and ⅓ cup of brown sugar. Spread your concoction over your sweet potatoes, and bake for 10 minutes until hot and bubbly. Yum!

Apple Sauce Turkey Stuffing

Tired of the same old turkey? Spice it up with this simple, one-of-a-kind stuffing. In a large bowl, combine two cups of mashed sweet potatoes, 2 ¼ cups of plain apple sauce, 2 ½ teaspoons of brown sugar, ¼ teaspoon of salt, and ½ teaspoon of cinnamon. Stir well, and stuff it in your turkey before cooking. Then watch as your family members follow their noses to the sweet aromas wafting from your kitchen.

Acorn Squash Sausage Bake

The nutty, sweet taste of acorn squash is one of fall’s most delectable treats, and this recipe combines it with just the right flavors. Cut 2 acorn squash in half, remove the seeds, and roast them upside down on a buttered baking dish for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, sauté ¼ cup of chopped onion for 3 minutes, and add 1 pound of ground pork sausage. Cook until the meat is no longer pink, and then remove it from heat and combine it with 2 cups of apple sauce and 1 egg. Form the mixture into 4 balls.

Next, remove the squash from the oven, turn it over, and sprinkle it with 2 teaspoons of brown sugar. Place one sausage ball in each squash, cover the baking dish, and bake in the oven for 15 minutes. Remove the cover and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the squash is tender. Serve warm, and enjoy!

Just Plain Apple Sauce

Of course, there’s nothing wrong with a bowl of plain apple sauce. Like corn on the cob, apple sauce is a simple pleasure that never grows old. Warm it on your stovetop or in your microwave, and top it off with your favorite spices. For a real taste of fall, serve our crowd-pleasing Musselman’s Cinnamon Apple Sauce. It tastes like apple pie in a bowl, but won’t broaden your waistline.

Musselman’s Apple Sauce wishes you and your family a happy Thanksgiving. We’re grateful to have supporters like you!