Lacto-Fermented Applesauce Recipe

  

When fall is in the air you’ll know it from the smells of apples and pumpkins emanating from your  kitchen. Apple pies, pumpkin pies, apple pancakes, pumpkin bread, applesauce, pumpkin butter. Surprisingly, these foods could all be cultured or made from cultured foods. From sourdough to  kefir cheese, throwing a cultured twist into your favorite fall recipes may be exactly  what the doctor ordered. While cultured applesauce may sound like a strange place to start, you won’t be disappointed.  Culturing the applesauce gives it a flavor and excitement that you just can’t get from cooked  down applesauce. By leaving the apples raw you are keeping all of the enzymes intact, but you can also culture  regular cooked applesauce. And the addition of whey or a starter culture will give your  applesauce a friendly bacteria boost! Ingredients: Approximately 7 medium-sized apples 2 tablespoons whey or water kefir, or one packet of starter culture 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon salt (optional) Instructions: Peel apples if desired and chop into chunks. Process in food processor until you achieve the thin or chunky texture you desire. Mix in whey, cinnamon, and salt if using. Transfer to a quart jar, leaving at least an inch of headspace. Seal and culture at room  temperature for 1 to 3 days, depending on the temperature. Please note that you must check this ferment frequently because it is made of fruit. The lactic acid bacteria can quickly convert to an alcohol ferment so be careful that you only culture for a short period of time, especially if the temperature is warmer. Transfer to cold storage. Should keep for 1-2 months WATER KEFIR KORRELS HealthyeatsKefirWater Kefir korrelsWater kefir is made from kefir grains, also known as sugar grains, tibicos, tibi, or Japanese water crystals100 gr 3.50 MORE INFO 1 http://www.culturesforhealth.com