Cinnamon Apple Sauce
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Cinnamon Apple Sauce
Description
This Cinnamon Apple Sauce recipe involves peeling, coring, and chopping large apples, cooking them with sugar, cinnamon, and water in a covered pot over medium heat until very tender. The apples soften within 18 to 20 minutes, after which they are mashed to achieve a texture preference ranging from chunky to smooth.
The warm apple sauce offers a classic flavor combination of sweet apple and cinnamon, making it suitable as a condiment, snack, or addition to dishes. Using a variety of firm, fresh apples can enhance the natural sweetness and balance the spice.
For a silky smooth texture, blending with an immersion blender or food processor is an option. This sauce stores well refrigerated up to five days or can be frozen for up to three months, providing convenience for future use.
Ingredients
- 5-6 large apple
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Peel, core, and chop the apples into bite-sized chunks. Pour the apples into a large pot or Dutch oven.
- Add the sugar, cinnamon, and water to the apples in the pot. Cover with a lid and cook over medium heat for 18-20 minutes until the apples are very soft. Uncover the pot and remove from the heat.
- Mash the hot apple sauce with a potato masher until it reaches your desired consistency. Serve the apple sauce warm.
Notes
- Use firm, fresh apples for the best texture and flavor balance.
- Blending the cooked apple sauce creates a smoother consistency if desired.
- Store leftovers refrigerated up to five days or freeze for up to three months.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 122 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 122kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 0.4g | 1% |
| Fat | 0.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 152mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 77IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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