Applemoes (Dutch Applesauce)
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Course
Condiments
Applemoes (Dutch Applesauce)
Description
Applemoes is prepared by peeling and chopping apples, sprinkling them with lemon juice to prevent browning, and placing them into a pot with a small amount of water. The apples are simmered gently with a cinnamon stick and sugar added intermittently to develop sweetness and flavor. Cooking continues until the apples are soft enough to be eaten as chunked pieces or lightly mashed for a smoother consistency, depending on preference.
The resulting applesauce has a comforting balance of sweetness from added sugar and brightness from the lemon juice. Cinnamon adds a warm aromatic note. The texture can be adjusted by mashing to create either a chunky or finer sauce, making it suitable as a side dish or a topping for desserts.
Ingredients
- 1 kg apple around 8 apples
- 2 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 60 ml water
- cinnamon stick
Instructions
- Peel the apples and chop them into chunks. Sprinkle them with some lemon juice to prevent the browning and put them in big pot.
- Add a few cups of water depending on your size pot. Basically, put the apples in a few centimeters of water.
- Cover and simmer the apples until they become fully cooked, occasionally sprinkling sugar over them.
- Leave it chunky or smash it slightly to create a finer texture. Taste and adjust the sweetness or the flavor of cinnamon as preferred.
Notes
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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