Description
Apple sauce is simple comfort in a jar. Slow-cooked apples with a touch of spice make the perfect companion to roasts or breakfast dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 450 grams (1 pound) Bramley apples
- 2 tablespoons water
Sweeteners:
- 1 tablespoon caster sugar
Fat:
- 25 grams (0.9 ounces) butter
Optional Spices:
- Pinch of cinnamon
- Pinch of nutmeg
Instructions
- Peel, core, and slice the apples into even bite-sized pieces.
- Place butter in a medium saucepan, gently melt over low heat around 200°F.
- Add the apples, water, and sugar to the pan and stir well to combine.
- Cover saucepan and let mixture simmer at medium-low temperature for approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Periodically stir contents, ensuring apples soften and gradually break down into a smooth texture.
- Taste and adjust sweetness level, incorporating optional cinnamon or nutmeg for enhanced flavor profile.
- Use potato masher or immersion blender to create desired sauce consistency – chunky or silky smooth.
- Let the sauce cool slightly, then spoon into a serving dish or storage container.
- Enjoy immediately while warm or refrigerate for chilled version, which can be stored up to 5 days.
Notes
- Choose sweet-tart apples like Honeycrisp or Fuji for the best flavor balance.
- Reduce sugar for a healthier version by using naturally sweet apple varieties or adding a touch of cinnamon.
- Prevent browning by tossing chopped apples in a bit of lemon juice before cooking.
- For a vegan alternative, replace butter with coconut oil or skip added fat entirely.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 102 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 0.3 g
- Cholesterol: 8 mg