Spiced Apple Sauce Warm (Print View)
Warm, aromatic blend of apples with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves; great for toppings or sides.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruit
01 - 6 medium apples, peeled, cored, and chopped (approximately 31.7 oz)
→ Sweetener
02 - 1/4 cup brown sugar (1.76 oz), 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 (4 fl oz)
07 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
→ Optional
08 - Pinch of salt
# Step-by-Step Directions:
01 - Place apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, water, lemon juice, and salt (if using) into a large saucepan.
02 - Stir the mixture and 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 chunky texture, mash with a potato masher; for smooth sauce, blend with an immersion blender until desired consistency.
05 - Taste and modify sweetness or spices as preferred.
06 - Serve warm or chilled. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- It fills your kitchen with the kind of warm, spiced aroma that makes everyone ask what youre cooking.
- You can adjust the texture from silky smooth to rustic and chunky depending on your mood or what youre serving it with.
- It keeps beautifully in the fridge and tastes even better the next day when the spices have fully bloomed.
02 -
- Don't skip stirring halfway through—apples on the bottom can scorch fast and turn the whole batch bitter.
- If your apples are especially sweet, cut the sugar in half and taste before adding more at the end.
03 -
- Use an immersion blender right in the pot to save yourself a sink full of dishes.
- If you want a deeper flavor, add a split vanilla bean or a cinnamon stick while it simmers and fish it out before blending.