Caramelized Applesauce With Pecans And Golden Raisins - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/3 cup golden raisin
3 tablespoons cognac (brandy or apple juice)
2 lbs pink lady apples (or other soft cooking apple)
1/2 - 2/3 cup sugar (depending on tartness of apples)
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 dash salt
3/4 cup pecan halves, toasted and coarsely chopped

Preparation

Soak raisins in cognac (brandy or apple juice) in a small bowl.
Peel and coarsely chop apples (yeild a generous 6 cups).
Bring all ingredients (except 1 Tbs butter, raisins and pecans) to a boil in a large saucepan.
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 3 minutes stirring occasionally.
Cover and cook over medium-low heat 20-25 minutes or until apples are very soft, stirring occasionally.
Increase heat to medium.
Add remaining 1 Tbs butter.
Cook uncovered 5-8 minutes or until apples are light brown and caramelized, stirring frequently.
Stir in raisins and pecans, cook 1 minute.
Serve warm or cool completely; cover and store in refrigerator.