One‑Pot Apple Lab: Cider, Sauce, Rustic Mash & Butter Starter (4 Textures)

One‑Pot Apple Lab: Cider, Sauce, Rustic Mash & Butter Starter (4 Textures)

Turn one pot of apples into four textures—each routed through a different disc. It’s a hands‑on masterclass in extraction, mouthfeel, and zero‑waste milling with the Premium Food Mill.

Base Batch

  • 6 lbs mixed apples, quartered (no peeling)

  • 1½ cups water

  • 1 cinnamon stick (optional)

Simmer till soft, 15–20 min.

Texture Pathway

  1. Coarse Disc → Rustic Mash
    Spoon 1/4 of the pot through coarse for a chunky side. Season with salted butter & thyme.

  2. Medium Disc → Classic Applesauce
    Mill 1/2 of the pot medium for everyday sauce; finish with lemon and a touch of maple.

  3. Fine Disc → Butter Starter
    Run remaining fruit fine; return to pot and reduce low & slow with spices till deep and glossy.

  4. Perforated Plate (Juice)
    Run any leftover hot pomace through fine again, then press via sieve to capture cider drippings for cocktails.

Pro Workflow

  • Stage bowls under the mill and swap discs mid‑batch (quick‑release makes this a breeze).

  • Label each container with disc used + finish time for repeatable textures.

Why the Premium Mill: Four discs = precision control. Build custom textures for babies, bakers, and brunch boards from a single cook.

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