apples, apples, and apples.
i can't get enough.
recently, i have taken a liking to making sauces, jams and jelly. apples are delectable. so, i decided to start with some apple sauce.
did you know --?! apple trees originated in central asia, where its ancestor malus sieversii can still be found today. thousands of years ago the trees spread across asia, making it to europe and eventually reaching the americas courtesy of european colonizers.
I paired my apple sauce recipe with Almagul Menlibayeva's work, Her art's main themes usually revolve around social and ecological issues in Central Asia. ‘Romantic punk shamanism’ might not be a concept frequently explored in contemporary art, but it’s the term Almagul Menlibayeva uses to describe her diverse work.
the apple has been a commonly used symbol in many cultures. in norse mythology the goddess iðunn gifted apples to the gods to help them retain their eternal youthfulness. similarly, in greek mythology apples signify a forbidden fruit that often referred to beauty, sexuality, exclusivity and love. and in the saga of adam and eve, it is alluded that the apple is the forbidden fruit that eve coaxed adam to share with her.
ingredients:
2 granny smith apples
2 red delicious or gala apples
1 lemon (adjust to taste)
1/4 cup of honey (or your preferred sweetener)
1 table spoon of cinnamon
2 cinnamon sticks
1 teaspoon of nutmeg
prep time: 15 min
cook time: 40 min
total time: 55 min
instructions:
1. fill up a medium sized pot with water halfway and set to boil
2. quarter your apples with the skin on them
3. boil the apples for twenty min, or until cooked
4. juice the lemons and put aside
5. drain the cooked apples and put them in a blender, puree until you are satisfied.
6. put the apple sauce back in the pot
7. add the lemon juice, cinnamon and nutmeg into the sauce, mix well.
8. once all spices are added, let it cook for another 10- 15 min
9. let cool and enjoy!
click here for a great reference on how to properly can your different foods.
