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 eat it straight off the spoon!
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!
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✔️ Why you'll love this recipe!
- One of the beauties of making apple sauce at home is using basic, wholesome ingredients.
- Making your own apple sauce lets you adjust the sweetness, consistency, and additional ingredients to suit your personal preferences.
- Homemade apple sauce always tastes better than shop-bought!
- You can make a large batch and freeze some for another time.
🛒 Ingredient notes
- 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 flavour of 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 like.
💭 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 you are eating apples, there is no need to add sugar.
- Apple sauce can be used as an egg substitute in baked goods.
🍴 Serving suggestions
Serve the apple sauce as a condiment with 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 with vanilla ice cream, or stirred through rice pudding, for a quick and easy dessert!
📖 Variations
- Try different flavourings. Cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg all work well with apples.
- 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 sauce can be frozen for up to 3 months.
❓ Frequently asked questions
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.
Peeling is optional. Some prefer to peel for a smoother texture, but leaving the skin on can retain more nutritional content.
Bramley apples are commonly recommended for their tangy flavour and smooth texture when cooked. However, you can experiment with other varieties based on preference.
If your sauce is too thin, simmer it uncovered on low heat to reduce the liquid content until it reaches the desired consistency.
😋 More apple recipes
- Apple Muffins
- Apple Loaf Cake
- Baked Apples with Cinnamon
- Stewed Apples
- Apple Coleslaw
- Apple and Blackberry Turnovers
- Apple Pie Bars
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Recipe
Easy Apple Sauce
Ingredients
- 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. Taste and add more sugar if needed.
Notes
- 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 you are eating apples, there is no need to add sugar.
- Apple sauce can be used as an egg substitute in baked goods.
- 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.
Dannii
This went perfectly with roast pork. So easy to make too!
Kate
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!
Katherine
A perfect, classic applesauce! This will go with so many dishes.
Sarah James
We loved your apple sauce, the touch of cider vinegar really did lift it. Thanks for sharing.
kushigalu
One of the best recipes to try with apples. My fall favorite. Looks delicious.