Best 3 Unsweetened Apple Sauce Recipes
Apple sauce is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed on its own, as a side dish, or as an ingredient in other recipes. It is a great way to use up leftover apples and can be made with a variety of different apples, depending on your desired flavor. This article provides recipes for three different types of unsweetened apple sauce: classic apple sauce, chunky apple sauce, and applesauce with cinnamon.
The classic apple sauce recipe is a simple and easy way to make a delicious and healthy snack or side dish. It uses a combination of peeled and cored apples, lemon juice, and water to create a smooth and flavorful sauce. The chunky apple sauce recipe is similar to the classic recipe, but it uses unpeeled and uncored apples to create a sauce with a more rustic texture. The applesauce with cinnamon recipe adds a warm and inviting flavor to the classic apple sauce recipe. All three recipes are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages.
3-INGREDIENT APPLESAUCE (NO SUGAR ADDED)
Steps:
- To a medium saucepan (see notes for Instant Pot instructions) add peeled chopped apples, cinnamon, a dash of water (~2-3 Tbsp / 30-45 ml as original recipe is written), and lemon juice or apple cider vinegar. Stir.
- Cover and cook over medium heat until it simmers, then reduce heat to low / medium-low and continue cooking until the apples are very tender and slightly caramelized - about 15-20 minutes. Stir occasionally.
- Use the back of a wooden spoon or potato masher to mash into a loose sauce. You could also blend with an immersion blender, in a food processor or high-speed blender for smoother texture (optional) - a helpful step if you left the skins on. Add a dash of maple syrup or sugar of choice to sweeten (optional - depends on sweetness of your apples).
- Enjoy fresh, or store cooled leftovers in the refrigerator up to 4-5 days, or in the freezer up to 1 month. Enjoy cold or reheated in the microwave or on the stovetop over low heat until hot (add more water as needed if dry).
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 quarter-cup servings, Calories 21 kcal, Carbohydrate 5.7 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Sugar 4 g
UNSWEETENED APPLESAUCE
I had my mom bring down the crockpot when she visited me on parent's weekend. It makes cooking even easier, and the whole suite smelled so homey!
Provided by Vye367
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 17m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- core apples.
- you may peel them if you'd like, i personally like the skins on.
- dice into bite-sizeish pieces.
- add enough water to cover about half the apples (you can always add more, but once it starts cooking it's hard to remove it, so err on the side of too little).
- add cinnamon and cloves.
- cook on high until the apples start to mush down.
- turn to low and let simmer until it seems done.
- don't forget to sample liberally.
UNSWEETENED APPLE SAUCE
Make and share this Unsweetened Apple Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Muktas diaries
Categories Sauces
Time 40m
Yield 250 ml
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Roughly peel all the apples and core them. Slice the apples about 1 cm thick.
- Add the apples to a saucepan with 1/4 cup water. Add the cloves and the cinnamon stick. Cover and let it simmer on a low flame for 15-20 minutes.
- Add a bit more water if it starts drying out. Conversely, cook them uncovered if there's too much water.
- What you're looking for at the end are well softened apples with very little liquid.
- Once the apples are cooked, remove the cinnamon stick and cloves. Either purée the apples in a food processor or mash them with a potato masher. I used the food processor.
- This apple sauce can be used in various low calorie baking recipes :).
Tips:
- Choose firm, ripe apples for the best flavor and texture.
- Peel and core the apples before cooking to remove any unwanted bitterness.
- Add a little bit of water or apple juice to the pot to prevent the apples from sticking and burning.
- Cook the apples over medium heat until they are tender and easily mashed.
- Use a potato masher or immersion blender to achieve the desired consistency.
- Add spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, or ginger to enhance the flavor of the applesauce.
- For a sweeter applesauce, add a little bit of honey, maple syrup, or sugar.
- Store the applesauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion:
Unsweetened applesauce is a versatile and delicious condiment that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It is a great way to add natural sweetness and flavor to your favorite dishes. Whether you are using it as a topping for pancakes or waffles, as a filling for pies and pastries, or simply as a healthy snack, unsweetened applesauce is a delicious and nutritious choice.
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