And that taste is...apples. They're crunchy, they're sweet, they're delicious. And there's lots more to do with this terrific fruit then just bake pies and make cider. Olwen Woodier, who wrote The Apple Cookbook, came by Tonia's Kitchen to tell us about her Applesauce Meatloaf. Olwen says you can play with the recipe a little, by using apple cider or a tomato paste to change up the taste. It's a hearty, warm and seasonal dish that really helps warm you up on a cold day!
Ingredients:3 small slices fresh bread, crumbled (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 medium red or white onion
1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground pork or turkey
1/4 cup ketchup
1 egg
2 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
3 tablespoons apple cider
3 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Place the bread in a large mixing bowl. Using the large holes on a box grater, grate the onion into the bowl. Add the beef, pork, ketchup, egg, 1 1/2 teaspoons of the mustard, and salt and pepper to taste.
3. Mix well and shape into a round loaf. Place in a baking pan and bake for 45 minutes.
4. Heat the applesauce, cider, brown sugar, and the remaining 1 teaspoon mustard in a small saucepan over medium heat until the brown sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes.
5. Pour over the meat loaf and bake for 30 minutes longer.
Serves 6
