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Parker's Amazing Applesauce is made entirely from rejected fruit, and that's a beautiful thing

These days, he's doing the same for apples. Those that don't measure up to the better-looking specimens found in stores are now getting a second act as Parker's Amazing Applesauce — a slightly chunky, no-sugar applesauce made entirely from rejected fruit. Advertisement Dias sources these apples from New England farms, such as Foppema's Farm in Northbridge, Clark Brothers Orchard in Ashfield, and Lyman Orchards in Middlefield, Conn., among others. The upcycled applesauce is made from varying blends, including classic Macintosh and sweet Cortland, and each batch has its own unique flavor profile. 'Every batch of 200 gallons, or 1,000 jars, is different,' he says. Get Winter Soup Club A six-week series featuring soup recipes and cozy vibes, plus side dishes and toppings, to get us all through the winter. Enter Email Sign Up So why the name Parker's Amazing? That's a nod to Dias's 60-pound, adorable rescue mutt — a mix of pit bull, Labrador, spaniel, and Rottweiler — who's been his co-pilot and unofficial business ambassador for over a decade. 'Parker has been my wheelman and travels with me pretty much every day and is a welcomed guest wherever he goes,' says Dias. Advertisement Last year, Parker faced cancer and had a leg amputated. 'The way that he bounced back and the resilience he showed inspired me to make a resilient product to honor him,' says his owner. A portion of profits from the sale of Parker's Amazing Applesauce goes to animal welfare organizations, such as MSPCA-Angell (about $7 for 24 ounces). Available at Pemberton Farms Marketplace, 2225 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, 617-491-2244; The Spirited Gourmet, 448 Common St., Belmont, 617-489-9463; Tendercrop Farm, 108 High Road, Newbury, 978-462-6972, and others, or at . Ann Trieger Kurland can be reached at