Homemade Cinnamon Apple Sauce

Ingredients

• 6 medium-sized apples, peeled, cored, and chopped (900g) 6 medium-sized apples, peeled, cored, and chopped (900g)
• 1/2 cup (120ml) water 1/2 cup (120ml) water
• 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 120 kcal / 502 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 0g, 0g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 31g, 25g
• Protein: 0g
• Fiber: 4g
• Salt: 0g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a large saucepan, combine the chopped apples, water, sugar, lemon juice, and ground cinnamon.
2. 2.
   Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
3. 3.
   Reduce the heat to low and let the apples simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until they are soft and easily mashed with a fork.
4. 4.
   Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly.
5. 5.
   Using a blender or immersion blender, puree the cooked apples until smooth and creamy.
6. 6.
   If desired, pass the apple sauce through a fine-mesh sieve to achieve an even smoother texture.
7. 7.
   Transfer the apple sauce to a jar or airtight container and let it cool completely before refrigerating.
8. 8.
   Serve the apple sauce chilled or warm, and enjoy!

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Apples — Choose a variety of apples that are both tart and sweet, such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, for a well-balanced flavor in the sauce.

Tips & Tricks

• For a chunkier apple sauce, mash the cooked apples with a fork instead of blending them.
• Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sugar according to your taste preference.
• Enhance the aroma by adding a pinch of nutmeg or cloves along with the cinnamon.
• Use the apple sauce as a topping for pancakes, oatmeal, or yogurt, or as a filling for pastries and cakes.
• Freeze any leftover apple sauce in ice cube trays for convenient portioning.

Serving advice

Serve the homemade cinnamon apple sauce as a side dish with roasted pork, spread it on toast, or use it as a filling for apple turnovers. It also pairs wonderfully with vanilla ice cream or as a topping for warm apple pie.

Presentation advice

Present the apple sauce in a small bowl or jar, garnished with a sprinkle of cinnamon and a fresh apple slice. Serve it alongside a main dish or as part of a dessert spread.