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Silky Homemade Apple Sauce in 15 Mins! Apple sauce: whip up this quick, creamy homemade apple sauce with a unique sherry vinegar kick. Perfect with pork or as a

Silky Homemade Apple Sauce in 15 Mins!

Apple sauce: whip up this quick, creamy homemade apple sauce with a unique sherry vinegar kick. Perfect with pork or as a sweet treat.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

  • 3 gala apples, peeled, quartered, cored, and sliced thinly
  • 1/4 cup caster sugar / superfine sugar
  • 2 tbsp sherry vinegar
  • 50 g / 3 frac{1}{2} tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Method
 

  1. Place sugar in a medium saucepan over low heat. Shake pan to spread sugar. Leave for a few minutes until the edges start melting and turning golden, then swirl the pan to spread the caramel/sugar to encourage even melting (do not stir, sugar may crystallise).
  2. Once the sugar is all melted, add apple and vinegar. Mix, and cook for 8 - 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apple is completely soft.
  3. Add the butter, stir it in until mostly melted. Blitz until smooth using a stick blender (tilt saucepan if needed to ensure head is completely submerged to avoid splattering).
  4. Serve with: Slow-roasted crispy pork belly or any pork dishes. Also great for sweet applications – see in post for more ideas!

Notes

- For the best texture, ensure your apples are completely soft before blending; this prevents any grainy bits.
- If your sauce is too thick, add a tablespoon of water or apple juice while blending to reach your desired consistency.
- When caramelizing sugar, avoid stirring initially to prevent crystallization. Swirl the pan instead.
- Storage: Refrigerate leftover apple sauce in an airtight container for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze in portions for up to 3 months.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.