Spiced Apple Sauce (Printer-Friendly)
Delicious warm apple sauce with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, perfect as a side or topping.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruit
01 - 6 medium apples (about 2 lbs), peeled, cored, and chopped
→ Sweetener
02 - 1/4 cup brown sugar (50 g), adjust to taste
→ Spices
03 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
04 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
05 - 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
→ Liquids
06 - 1/2 cup water (120 ml)
07 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
→ Optional
08 - Pinch of salt
# How to Make It:
01 - In a large saucepan, combine chopped apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, water, lemon juice, and salt if using.
02 - Stir to mix, then bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
03 - Cover and cook for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apples are very soft.
04 - Remove from heat. For a chunky texture, mash apples with a potato masher. For a smooth consistency, blend with an immersion blender to desired texture.
05 - Taste and adjust sweetness or spices as needed.
06 - Serve warm or chilled. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It takes less than 40 minutes and fills your home with the scent of autumn spices.
- You control the sweetness and texture, making it as chunky or smooth as you like.
- It works beautifully as a side dish, topping, or stirred into baked goods.
02 -
- Don't skip stirring occasionally or the bottom can scorch and turn bitter.
- Taste before you add more sugar because some apples are naturally sweeter than others.
- If the sauce looks too thick, stir in a splash of water while it's still warm.
03 -
- Add a small knob of butter at the end for a richer, silkier texture.
- If you want more spice, try adding a pinch of ginger or allspice along with the cinnamon.
- For a sugar-free version, skip the sugar entirely and let the apples shine on their own.