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    Easy Apple Sauce Recipe

    Published: Sep 9, 2022 by Beth Sachs · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases · 5 Comments

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    Apple sauce pin image.

    Homemade apple sauce ticks all of the boxes when it comes to taste and texture, and best of all it's quick and easy to make at home!

    This easy applesauce recipe is the perfect accompaniment to roast pork or roast goose. You can also stir it through yogurt or porridge for a healthy breakfast, or do what I do and eat it straight off the spoon!

    Apple sauce in a serving bowl.
    Easy Apple Sauce

    Made with tart Bramley apples, the chopped apples are cooked with creamy butter, cider vinegar, and caster sugar for the most delicious apple sauce you will ever taste!

    👩‍🍳 Love apples? Try my easy apple crumble recipe too!

    Jump to:
    • ✔️ Why you'll love this recipe!
    • 🛒 Ingredient notes
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 💭 Expert tips
    • 🍴 Serving suggestions
    • 📖 Variations
    • 🥡 Storage
    • ❓ Frequently asked questions
    • 😋 More apple recipes
    • Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ✔️ Why you'll love this recipe!

    • Easy to make with simple ingredients.
    • Great use for Bramley apples.
    • Better than shop-bought apple sauce.
    • Freezer-friendly.

    🛒 Ingredient notes

    Ingredients for apple sauce.
    • Apples - I like to use Bramley apples, but you can use other cooking apples or tart eating apples such as Granny Smith.
    • Caster Sugar - to counter the sourness of the apples. Swap for honey or maple syrup if you prefer, but use half the amount.
    • Cider Vinegar - helps lift the sauce. Lemon juice can also be used.
    • Butter - ensures a creamy smooth finish. Leave the butter out to reduce the calories, and replace with 2 tablespoons of water.

    🔪 Instructions

    The recipe card with ingredient quantities and detailed instructions can be found at the bottom of the post

    One: Place the chopped apples, butter, caster sugar, and cider vinegar in a large lidded saucepan.

    Two: Cook on a low heat (with the lid on) for 10-15 minutes until the apples are soft. Stir occasionally

    Three: Mix with a wooden spoon until you reach your desired consistency. We like it quite smooth, but leave it chunkier if you prefer.

    Bramley apples in a saucepan.

    💭 Expert tips

    • Peel the apples for a smooth sauce, or leave the skin on for a chunkier textured sauce.
    • For a really smooth sauce, blitz with a stick blender.
    • If using eating apples, there is no need to add sugar.
    • Use as an egg substitute in baked goods.

    🍴 Serving suggestions

    Serve the apple sauce as a condiment to cooked meats such as roast pork, goose, gammon, and sausages.

    The apple sauce can also be stirred through yogurt or porridge, dolloped on pancakes, or used in baked goods such as muffins.

    It's great on vanilla ice cream, or stirred through rice pudding, for a quick and easy dessert!

    A bowl of homemade apple sauce.

    📖 Variations

    • Try different flavourings. Cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg all work well with apple.
    • Use maple syrup or honey to sweeten the sauce, rather than sugar.
    • Swap the cider vinegar for freshly squeezed lemon juice.

    🥡 Storage

    Store: The apple sauce can be stored in an airtight container or sterilised jar in the fridge for up to a week.

    Freeze: The apple sauce can be frozen for up to 3 months.

    Apple sauce in a bowl.

    ❓ Frequently asked questions

    Do I need to peel the apples?

    I like to peel my apples as I feel it makes a smoother textured sauce, but others would argue that by peeling you are throwing away some of the nutritional goodness. You can leave the skin on if you wish.

    What is applesauce made of?

    Apple sauce is a purée or mash made from cooked apples and other ingredients such as sugar, butter, and/or water. The texture of the sauce can range from chunky to smooth.

    😋 More apple recipes

    • Apple Muffins
    • Apple Loaf Cake
    • Baked Apples with Cinnamon
    • Stewed Apples
    • Apple Coleslaw
    • Apple and Blackberry Turnovers
    • Apple Pie Bars
    A bowl of apple sauce.

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    Easy Apple Sauce

    Homemade apple sauce ticks all of the boxes when it comes to taste and texture, and best of all it's quick and easy to make at home!
    Course Breakfast, Side Dish
    Cuisine American, British
    Keyword apple sauce, applesauce
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes
    Total Time 20 minutes
    Servings 8
    Calories 81kcal
    Author Beth Sachs
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    Equipment

    • Chopping Board
    • Knife
    • Vegetable Peeler
    • Saucepan

    Ingredients

    Metric - US Customary
    • 4 Bramley Apples peeled. cored, and cut into chunks
    • 40 g Caster Sugar
    • 20 g Butter
    • ½ teaspoon Cider Vinegar

    Instructions

    • Place the chopped apples, butter, caster sugar, and cider vinegar in a large lidded saucepan.
      4 Bramley Apples, 40 g Caster Sugar, 20 g Butter, ½ teaspoon Cider Vinegar
    • Cook on a low heat (with the lid on) for 10-15 minutes until the apples are soft. Stir occasionally
    • Mix with a wooden spoon until you reach your desired consistency. We like it quite smooth, but leave it chunkier if you prefer. Taste and add more sugar if needed.

    Notes

    Expert Tips:
    • Peel the apples for a smooth sauce, or leave the skin on for a chunkier textured sauce.
    • For a really smooth sauce, blitz with a stick blender.
    • If using eating apples, there is no need to add sugar.
    • Use as an egg substitute in baked goods.
     
    Variations:
    • Try different flavourings. Cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg all work well with apple.
    • Use maple syrup or honey to sweeten the sauce, rather than sugar.
    • Swap the cider vinegar for freshly squeezed lemon juice.
     
    Storage:
    Store: The apple sauce can be stored in an airtight container or sterilised jar in the fridge for up to a week.
    Freeze: The apple sauce can be frozen for up to 3 months.
     
    Nutrition:
    The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
     
    Nutrition Facts
    Easy Apple Sauce
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    81
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    1
    g
    2
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    0.1
    g
    1
    %
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    0.05
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    0.01
    g
    Sodium
     
    1
    mg
    0
    %
    Potassium
     
    99
    mg
    3
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    18
    g
    6
    %
    Fiber
     
    2
    g
    8
    %
    Sugar
     
    14
    g
    16
    %
    Protein
     
    1
    g
    2
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    50
    IU
    1
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    4
    mg
    5
    %
    Calcium
     
    9
    mg
    1
    %
    Iron
     
    0.2
    mg
    1
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Dannii

      September 09, 2022 at 10:28 am

      5 stars
      This went perfectly with roast pork. So easy to make too!

      Reply
    2. Kate

      September 09, 2022 at 10:36 am

      5 stars
      We have so many apples falling off our tree at the moment, lovely to serve up homemade apple sauce rather than shop bought - thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
    3. Katherine

      September 09, 2022 at 10:50 am

      5 stars
      A perfect, classic applesauce! This will go with so many dishes.

      Reply
    4. Sarah James

      September 09, 2022 at 11:00 am

      5 stars
      We loved your apple sauce, the touch of cider vinegar really did lift it. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    5. kushigalu

      September 09, 2022 at 11:16 am

      5 stars
      One of the best recipes to try with apples. My fall favorite. Looks delicious.

      Reply

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