Looking for some quick help on applesauce. It's my girlfriend's birthday, and it's what she wants for dessert - some good, hot homemade applesauce. I've just never made it before is all. Can somebody give me a quick run through of the general process? Just want to make extra sure I'm doing it well because it's a special request and I've never done it. Thanks.
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I love this and it is sooo easy. and very delicious!
Arzee
I peeled and roughly diced the apples, tossing them in lemon juice to prevent oxidation. I then put them in a roasting pan.
On the stove, I put two cups of good apple cider, one cup brown sugar, two star anise, two cinnamon sticks, a clove, and five allspice berries, along with an aggressive splash of rum, into a pan and reduced it slightly.
I then poured the liquid over the apples and roasted them for about 45 minutes.
Then I took the apples out of the pan, transferring to another pan to be mashed. I reserved the excess liquid and reduced it by a half or maybe even two thirds.
I used a whisk to very roughly mash the apples, still good and chunky, spicy and sweet. Great served hot with a little softly-whipped cream.
But there's a bonus! By the time the liquid reduction had cooled, the pectin content had turned it into a sweet, warm-spiced jam! What a delicious byproduct!
I don't add much to my apple sauce. I peel, core, chop the apples. Toss them with lemon juice. Stick them in the pot with a few spoonfuls of water. Maybe a cinnamon stick if I'm in the mood, and a touch of nutmeg.
And definitely dollop some sour cream or creme fraiche on top. That is the BEST!
Good luck!