Description
This hot buttered apple sauce is smooth, rich, and spiced with cinnamon for a cozy, fall-inspired treat. Made with just a handful of ingredients, it’s easy enough for beginners and perfect as a snack, side dish, or topping.
Ingredients
6 to 8 apples (Gala, Honeycrisp, or Granny Smith)
1/2 cup water or apple cider
2 to 3 tbsp unsalted butter
1 to 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg or allspice (optional)
1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
1. Peel, core, and chop apples into medium pieces.
2. Add apples and water or cider to a large pot. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Once apples are very soft, stir in butter and spices. Let cook 5 more minutes.
4. Mash with a fork for chunky texture or blend for smooth consistency.
5. Add vanilla or sweetener to taste if desired.
6. Serve warm, or cool and store for later.
Notes
You can use a mix of sweet and tart apples for balanced flavor.
Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for 3 months.
Serve on pancakes, with pork chops, or over ice cream.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Side Dish, Dessert, Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 10mg