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Homemade Applesauce

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This homemade applesauce recipe is a comforting classic which brings a spoonful of orchard-fresh flavour to sweet treats and savoury favourites.

Ingredients

Method

1) Preheat the oven to 200°C/gas mark 6.

2) Place the zest and juice of the oranges and lemon in a large bowl.

3) Peel, quarter, and core the apples (reserving the peel of 2 of the red apples) and toss them in the juice. Pour the apples, reserved apple peel, and juice into an enameled iron pot. Add the brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, and allspice and cover the pot.

4) Bake for 1 hour, or until all the apples are soft. Remove and discard the red apple peel. Mix with a whisk until smooth, and serve warm or at room temperature.

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4.30
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Cor(e) blimey, this recipe for applesauce is seriously scrummy!

Say hello to a kitchen classic that’s as versatile as it is comforting - a delicious homemade applesauce recipe that adds a little magic to everyday meals. Whether you’re dolloping it alongside roast meat or swirling through desserts, this easy favourite is always a welcome addition. 

Our recipe for home made apple sauce combines the tartness of Granny Smiths with naturally sweet varieties like Jazz or Royal Gala. The oranges and lemons brighten the mix, while the sugar, butter, cinnamon, and allspice give it a little indulgence. You can keep it chunky or make it smooth and velvety, but whatever you decide, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

As a practical recipe for applesauce, this dish goes perfectly with classic roast pork, breakfast pancakes or even morning porridge for a cosy breakfast upgrade. It’s equally good layered into desserts, stirred through yoghurt, or used as a naturally sweet topping for cakes and bakes.

But the real joy of this homemade applesauce recipe is how easy it is to make your own. Add extra spice for a more intense flavour, leave the skins on or add a handful or raisins or sultanas for texture, or drizzle in a little maple syrup for extra sweetness. However you serve it, this incredible recipe for applesauce is a true all-rounder - simple, satisfying, and full of feel-good fabulousness.