Best 10 Oven Roasted Applesauce Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable symphony of flavors with our oven-roasted applesauce, a culinary masterpiece that elevates the humble apple to new heights. This delightful treat is not just a simple applesauce; it's an explosion of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Picture perfectly roasted apples, their skin caramelized and flesh meltingly tender, enveloped in a luscious sauce that's both tangy and sweet. Whether you're seeking a wholesome breakfast option, a refreshing snack, or a versatile ingredient to elevate desserts and savory dishes, our recipe collection has you covered. Discover the classic comfort of traditional applesauce, explore variations with exciting spices and mix-ins, and uncover innovative ways to incorporate this culinary gem into your favorite recipes. Embark on a culinary journey where apples take center stage, transforming ordinary meals into extraordinary culinary experiences.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

BAKED APPLESAUCE



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ONCE YOU TASTE this applesauce, you won't want the tore-bought variety anymore. Baking the apples locks in their delicious flavor! This recipe can easily be adjusted for any amount of servings. -Mary Mootz Cincinnati, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 large tart apples, peeled and sliced
3 tablespoons sugar
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Place apples in a greased 1-qt. baking dish. In a small bowl, combine the sugar, cinnamon and vanilla. Sprinkle over apples. , Cover and bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until apples are tender. Uncover and mash with a fork. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

APPLESAUCE PORK LOIN



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I sampled this tasty pork roast in a commercial cooking course I took years ago and saved the recipe. Later, I converted it to family-size, and it's become a favorite. -Vikki Rebholz, West Chester, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 boneless pork loin roast (3 pounds)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup applesauce
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
3 fresh rosemary sprigs

Steps:

  • Sprinkle roast with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, brown roast on all sides in oil. Place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Combine the applesauce, mustard and honey; spread over roast. Top with rosemary. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 to 1-1/4 hours or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 226mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 22g protein.

ROASTED APPLESAUCE



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The apples and sugar caramelize on the bottom of the pan as they roast, giving the finished applesauce a marvelous depth of flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Yield Makes eight 1/2-cup servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup water
6 tablespoons packed light-brown sugar
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Pinch of coarse salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
3 pounds small assorted apples, such as Gala, McIntosh, or Fuji (about 10)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
Pinch of ground cloves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Combine water, sugar, lemon juice, and salt in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
  • Scatter butter pieces over mixture, and top with apples. Roast until apples are very soft, 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Working in batches, pass apple mixture through the medium disk of a food mill and into a bowl. Stir in spices. Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled.

OVEN-ROASTED APPLESAUCE



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This applesauce is prepared with spices to produce a flavor that resembles the inside of an apple pie.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes

Yield Makes 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup brandy or cider
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of ground cloves
1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice, plus zest of 1 lemon
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and cut into eighths
3 McIntosh apples, peeled, cored, and cut into eighths
Pinch of salt

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees. In a 12-by-14-inch roasting pan, or an 11-by-17-inch baking pan, combine the brandy, cinnamon, cloves, lemon juice and zest, brown sugar, and butter. Add all the apples, and toss.
  • Roast until the apples are very soft and golden brown, about 30 minutes. Transfer apples to the bowl of a food processor; pulse until smooth. Stir in the salt, and serve warm.

ROAST PORK LOIN WITH APPLESAUCE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h50m

Yield 6 to 8 main course servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons vegetable oil, such as soy, corn, or peanut
One 3-pound boneless center cut pork loin, trimmed and tied
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 medium onion, sliced
1 carrot, sliced
1 stalk celery, sliced
3 cloves garlic, smashed
3 sprigs fresh sage
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 cup chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
1 to 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
1 to 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, diced and chilled
About 4 cups applesauce, recipe follows
2 1/2 pounds tart red skinned apples, such as McIntosh
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large ovenproof skillet heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Season the pork loin all over generously with salt and pepper. Lay the loin, fat side down in the skillet, and cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Use tongs to turn the meat, and continue to brown it on all sides, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer the meat to a plate and set it aside.
  • Add the onion, carrot, celery, garlic, and herb sprigs to the skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat and add the wine. Return the skillet to a high heat and scrape the bottom with a wooden spoon to loosen up any browned bits. Boil the wine until it is reduced by about half. Add the broth and bring to a boil.
  • Return the loin and any collected juices to the skillet. Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast the loin until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the meat registers between 145 to 150 degrees F., about 40 minutes. (See Cooks Note.)
  • Transfer the pork to a plate, and cover it loosely with foil. Set it aside in a warm spot while you make a sauce.
  • Strain the cooking liquid through a fine mesh strainer into a small saucepan; press down on the vegetables with a wooden spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids. Boil the liquid over high heat until reduced by about a third. Reduce the heat to medium-low, whisk in the mustard, and then the bits of butter to enrich the sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Keep warm but do not boil.
  • Remove the strings from the roast and then slice the loin. Add any collected juices to the sauce. Arrange the meat on a warm platter and season with salt and pepper. Pour the sauce over the meat. Serve with the applesauce on the side.
  • Remove the apple's stems. Coarsely chop the apples with their skin and seeds. Combine the apples, sugar, and lemon juice with 3 tablespoons of water in a large saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. Cover, and lower the heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cook until the apples are completely soft, about 20 minutes.
  • Remove the lid and continue to cook (stir frequently to prevent scorching) until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 10 minutes more. Remove from the heat and cool slightly. Pass the apple mixture through a food mill; discard the peels and seeds. Serve warm or at room temperature. Refrigerate if not using immediately.

RASPBERRY ROASTED APPLESAUCE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Zest and juice of 2 large oranges
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
3 pounds Granny Smith apples (6 to 8 apples)
3 pounds sweet red apples, such as Macoun (6 to 8 apples)
1/2 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
12 ounces fresh raspberries (2 packages)
Vanilla ice cream, such as Haagen-Dazs, for serving
Orange zest, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place the zest and juice of the oranges and lemon in a large (11-inch) ovenproof pot or Dutch oven, such as Le Creuset. Peel, quarter, and core the apples and add them to the pot, tossing them with the juices as you go.
  • Add the brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, and raspberries, cover, and bake for 1 to 1 1/4 hours, until the apples are very soft. Stir vigorously with a wire whisk. The applesauce will be smooth but still have a lot of texture. Serve warm with a scoop of ice cream and a dusting of orange zest.

HOMEMADE APPLESAUCE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h50m

Yield 2 1/2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 large navel oranges, zested and juiced
1 lemon, zested and juiced
3 pounds Granny Smith apples (about 6 to 8 apples)
3 pounds sweet red apples, such as Macoun, McIntosh, or Winesap (about 6 to 8 apples)
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place the zest and juice of the oranges and lemon in a large bowl. Peel, quarter, and core the apples (reserving the peel of 2 of the red apples) and toss them in the juice. Pour the apples, reserved apple peel, and juice into a nonreactive Dutch oven or enameled iron pot. Add the brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, and allspice and cover the pot. Bake for 1 1/2 hours, or until all the apples are soft. Remove and discard the red apple peel. Mix with a whisk until smooth, and serve warm or at room temperature.

BAREFOOT CONTESSA'S OVEN BAKED HOMEMADE APPLESAUCE



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Boy, this recipe takes all the work out of making applesauce. I saw Ina Garten make this on one of her shows and knew I definitely would have to try it. Use whatever apple combinations you want.

Provided by Irish Rose

Categories     Sauces

Time 16m

Yield 2 1/2 quarts, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 large navel oranges, juice and zest of
1 lemon, juice and zest of
3 lbs granny smith apples (about 6-8 apples)
3 lbs sweet red apples (about 6-8 apples)
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Place the zest and juice of the oranges and lemon in a large bowl. Peel, quarter and core the apples (reserving the peel of 2 of the red apples) and toss them in the juice.
  • Pour the apples, reserved apple peel and juice into a nonreactive Dutch oven or enameled iron pot.
  • Add the brown sugar, butter, cinnamon and allspice and cover the pot. Bake for 1 hour or until all the apples are soft.
  • Remove and discard the red apple peel. Mix with a whisk until smooth and serve warm or at room temperature.

ROASTED APPLESAUCE



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This is without a doubt *the* most fabulous applesauce I have ever had! It's the only apple sauce my kids will eat, The flavor is incredible! So much richer in flavor than apples that have been steamed or simmered in water. I have actually used whatever apples I happen to have in hand. Even those that are looking tired and not so crisp any more. Great with any pork or chicken entree.

Provided by Chicagoland Chef du

Categories     Apple

Time 50m

Yield 2 cups, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 gala apples, peeled, cored and chopped into chunks
3 golden delicious apples, peeled, cored and chopped into chunks
1 lemon, juice of
2 cinnamon sticks, whole
1/4 cup sugar
1 pinch salt
2 tablespoons butter, cut into small chunks

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Spray baking dish w/ non-stick spray.
  • Spread apples out in a casserole pan. Sprinkle with lemon juice, cinnamon sticks, sugar, salt and butter. Stirring occasionally.
  • Bake until the apples are roasted and soft, about 30 minutes or longer.
  • UPDATE: I roast until they are tender and begin to caramelize.
  • Serve chunky or mash to desired consistency.
  • Serve hot or cold.
  • Yields 2 cups.

EASY BAKED APPLESAUCE



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Make and share this Easy Baked Applesauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Arlyn Osborne

Categories     Sauces

Time 55m

Yield 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 lbs mcintosh apples (about 6 apples)
1/4 cup water
juice of half a lemon
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F Spread butter all over the interior of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Peel and core apples. Cut into chunks.
  • Add the apple chunks to the baking dish, along with the remaining ingredients. Toss to combine.
  • Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until apples are tender.
  • Uncover and mash with a potato masher while still warm.

Tips:

  • Choose the right apples: For the best applesauce, use a variety of apples that are good for baking, such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Braeburn.
  • Peel and core the apples: This will help the applesauce to cook evenly and have a smooth texture.
  • Add some spices: To add flavor to your applesauce, try adding cinnamon, nutmeg, or ginger.
  • Use a food processor or blender: This will help to puree the applesauce until it is smooth.
  • Adjust the sweetness: If you find that your applesauce is too tart, you can add some sugar or honey to taste.

Conclusion:

Oven-roasted applesauce is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its sweet and tangy flavor, applesauce is a great addition to any meal. It can be served with pork, chicken, or fish, or it can be enjoyed on its own as a snack or dessert. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious side dish, give oven-roasted applesauce a try.

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