Description
This Hot Buttered Apple Sauce with Cinnamon and Nutmeg is a comforting and flavorful homemade sauce made from a blend of sweet and tart apples simmered with butter, brown sugar, warm spices, and a touch of vanilla and lemon juice. Perfect as a side dish, dessert topping, or on its own, this easy-to-make recipe brings classic autumn flavors to your table.
Ingredients
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Apple Sauce Ingredients
- 6 large apples (mix of Granny Smith and Fuji), peeled, cored, and chopped
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Melt Butter: In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat until it begins to bubble.
- Add Apples: Add the chopped apples to the saucepan and stir to coat them well with the melted butter.
- Add Sugar and Spices: Sprinkle the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt over the apples. Stir to combine.
- Add Water: Pour the water into the saucepan and stir again, ensuring everything is well mixed.
- Simmer: Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low.
- Cook Apples: Cover the saucepan and let the apples cook for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are very tender and begin to break down.
- Mash Apples: Once the apples are soft, remove the lid and use a wooden spoon or a potato masher to further mash the apples to your desired consistency. For a smoother sauce, you can use an immersion blender.
- Add Vanilla and Lemon: Stir in the vanilla extract and lemon juice.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more sugar or spices according to your preference.
- Serve or Store: Serve warm or allow the sauce to cool completely before storing it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Use a mix of sweet and tart apples for a balanced flavor.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of brown sugar.
- For a chunkier sauce, mash the apples lightly; for a smoother texture, use an immersion blender.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- This sauce can be served warm as a side or dessert topping.
