Fresh, Easy Recipes for Commonly Packaged Foods

Guess what? Baked beans don't have to come from a can—try these 5 simple recipes for foods you'd ordinarily buy premade (5 Photos)

Erica Policow on Jun 9, 2010 at 2:04PM

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Fresh, Easy Recipes for Commonly Packaged Foods

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Applesauce


With just a handful of ingredients, you can make a jar of homemade applesauce that is far superior to anything from a plastic cup. Leave the apple skins on for extra fiber and color, or peel the apples first if you prefer a smoother, more uniform sauce.

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