Quick and easy recipe to make the most of apple season
Spiced Apple Sauce
Yields about 2 cups
Ingredients
4 apples, peeled*, cored and chopped
3/4 cup water (190 ml)
1/4 cup granulated white sugar (50 g)
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp ground cardamom
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
Procedure
Place all the ingredients in a large sauce pan and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for about 15-20 minutes or until apples are soft. Leave to cool and mash with a potato masher or a hand blender. (I like to use my handheld immersion blender to get a smooth consistency). Place in jars once completely cooled and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks or freeze in a freezer safe container.
*You can also choose to not peel the apples and cook them with the peels on for extra fiber and less waste. Once cooked, strain the mixture with the help of a rubber spatula by pressing hard to get all the pureed sauce through to end up with a smooth applesauce. You can still keep and eat the discard! Mix it into oatmeal for a zero-waste recipe!
Enjoy it with muffins, scones, ice cream, pies, pancakes or even mixed into some oatmeal! That's it, a really easy and simple recipe to use up all those delicious fall apples.
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