Applesauce made with grated apples, lemonade, and a touch of cane sugar is a simple, fresh accompaniment that pairs especially well with pork or chicken. We’ve also been caught topping a piece of brown bread toast with cottage cheese and a dollop of fresh applesauce for a quick snack or light breakfast.
Combinations of Honeycrisp, Gala, Fuji, Granny Smith, Sweet 16s, and Harrelson apples make great sauce. Choose your favorites and be sure to use ripe, firm, and unblemished apples for the best results.
SERVES 4–6
6 medium-sized apples (mix and match green and red varieties)
½ cup lemonade
1½ tablespoons cane sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Wash and grate apples (leave the skin on) using a large box grater. Stir together all the ingredients in a heavy-bottomed saucepan, and simmer on medium heat until the apples soften, approximately 15 minutes. Use an immersion blender to blend apple mixture to desired consistency.
Enjoy warm or cool completely and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Applesauce can be canned using a water-bath or pressure-canning method and stored on the shelf for up to 6 months.
Fielding’s at the Kimpton Armory Hotel, sponsored our Fall 2026 recipe section. They serve up beautifully crafted food and expertly paired wines and craft cocktails, led by Food & Beverage Director Judith Crisman and Chef Steven De Bruyn. The menu for the fall season truly celebrates what it means to live in the Northern Rockies.
Named for the esteemed architect of the Armory building, Fred Fielding Willson, the restaurant is an homage to Bozeman’s rich history and boldly celebrates the modern life of downtown—showcasing artwork by local talents, such as LeeAnn Ramey and Hannah Uhde.
Fielding’s serves breakfast daily from 7–10:30 a.m.; brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m.–2 p.m.; lunch on Monday through Friday from 11 a.m.–2 p.m.; and dinner daily from 5–9 p.m.
Linens pictured throughout this issue’s recipe section are courtesy of Amy Andrews from her private collection. For sourcing, she suggests looking online at Finnish Design Shop, La Trésorerie Rive Gauche, Studiopatro, Weston Table, and Charvet Editions.
