Description
This rustic yet refined applesauce balances subtle sweetness and tartness with warm spices. Perfect as a halal-friendly side, oatmeal topping, or dessert companion, its chunky texture and adaptable flavors make it a kitchen staple. Simmer apples until tender and refrigerate overnight for enhanced aroma.
Ingredients
5 medium-sized slightly sweet apples
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/4 cup water
1 lemon
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 pinch cloves
1 pinch kosher salt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
Peel, core, and dice 5 apples into 1/2-inch pieces
Toss apples with sugar, cinnamon, cloves, salt, and water in a bowl
Transfer to a 9×13-inch baking dish and roast until tender, 35–45 minutes
Squeeze lemon juice over apples during last 5 minutes of cooking
Cool completely before refrigerating for at least 2 hours to develop flavor
Notes
Substitute 5 small tart apples with a paring knife for easier coring
Reduce sugar to 1–2 tablespoons for a less sweet version
Replace 1/8 cup water with orange juice for added brightness
Omit cloves if desired—flavor remains balanced
Store in airtight container for 7–10 days
Avoid pork-based dishes for pairing
Recipe scales well for larger batches
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: DINNER
- Method: Roasting with Stewing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 0.5 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg