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    Hearty Spiced Applesauce

    By Nancy Mock September 28, 2019 Updated July 4, 2022 2 Comments

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    Warm or chilled, this is a sweet and chunky applesauce full of spices and a perfect little bite of fall.
    White bowl of applesauce next to clear bowl of applesauce

    This Hearty Spiced Applesauce is a wonderful way to use up fresh apples you eagerly picked at the orchard or found at the market. 

    Warm or chilled, this is a sweet and chunky applesauce full of spices and a perfect little bite of fall.
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    A perfect fall afternoon feels cool and crisp, with the sun occasionally breaking through billows of charcoal clouds. The smell of a perfect fall afternoon is chilly, damp earth and leaves, and the smoke from a wood stove fired up nearby.

    And in the kitchen? The spicy scent of homemade applesauce. Apples right out of the orchard tote washed, peeled, sliced, loaded with sugar and spice, and baked.

    To really get in the spirit of fall, take a peek at one of my favorite children's books, "Hurry, Hurry, Mary Dear."

    Why you'll love this dish

    Warm or chilled, this is a sweet and chunky applesauce full of spices and a perfect little bite of fall.

    This applesauce is rich with spices like cinnamon and clove, and has a hearty texture thanks to peels incorporated in the sauce. Yes, peels! I think they're too delicious to throw away, so they're finely chopped and added to the sliced apples. The result is a hearty, chunky texture. 

    This applesauce is sublime while still warm or even chilled from the fridge. It will fill you with all the Fall feels, whether you are cozy in your flannel and Uggs or sweating through the final warm days that pop up!

    🔪 How to make Hearty Spiced Applesauce

    Step 1: Peel and slice the apples

    Warm or chilled, this is a sweet and chunky applesauce full of spices and a perfect little bite of fall.

    Peel the apples and set the peels aside. Core and slice the apples. Place them in a bowl. Mince the apple peels in a food processor and add them to the apples.

    Step 2: Toss in the sugar and spices

    Warm or chilled, this is a sweet and chunky applesauce full of spices and a perfect little bite of fall.

    Toss the apples and peels with sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and clove.

    Step 3: Bake

    Warm or chilled, this is a sweet and chunky applesauce full of spices and a perfect little bite of fall.

    Pour the coated apples into a small baking dish. Bake them at 375 degrees F for about 40 minutes until the apples are very tender.

    Step 4: Mash 'em

    Warm or chilled, this is a sweet and chunky applesauce full of spices and a perfect little bite of fall.

    Mash the hot apples into a hearty sauce, and stir to mix everything together. Serve the applesauce warm or chilled.

    Notes:

    Warm or chilled, this is a sweet and chunky applesauce full of spices and a perfect little bite of fall.
    • McIntosh apples are my favorite for making this applesauce, but you can also experiment with your preferred varieties. McIntosh apples have great texture and, I think the perfect tartness. If you decide to go with a sweeter variety, adjust the sugar to suit your taste. 
    Warm or chilled, this is a sweet and chunky applesauce full of spices and a perfect little bite of fall.

    Bake up a batch of this rustic applesauce, and dig into a delicious fall dish.

    The recipe is below, and here are a few more recipes perfect for the season:

    Irish Blackberry and Apple Crumble
    Easy Irish Blackberry and Apple Crumble, with juicy fruit under a buttery, crumble topping, is delicious any time of year. Inspired by a visit to Dingle, Ireland, a Delectable Destination.
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    Apple Cinnamon Cheerios Cereal Bars
    Cheerios plus plenty of apples and spice make sweet bars: perfect for fall or any time of year. They're Apple Cinnamon Cheerios Cereal Bars!
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    Easy Iced Pumpkin Spice Cookies
    You'll love these soft cookies full of sweetness and flavor. Easy Iced Pumpkin Spice Cookies are a wonderful treat for the holidays and throughout the year.
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    💬 Have you tried this Hearty Spiced Applesauce? Leave a comment and star rating below!

    Applesauce in two bowls on red and white cloth

    Hearty Spiced Applesauce

    Nancy Mock
    Warm or chilled, this is a sweet and chunky applesauce full of spices and a perfect little bite of fall. 
    5 from 2 votes. Tap stars to vote
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 50 mins
    Course Appetizer, Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert, Sauces, Side Dish, Snack
    Servings 4 servings

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 7 McIntosh apples, about 4-5 ounces each, washed
    • ½ cup packed brown sugar
    • ½ cup granulated sugar
    • ½ cup water
    • 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 375° F. Have an 8 inch x 8 inch baking dish and a large bowl ready.
    • Peel the apples, and set the peels aside. Remove and discard the cores from the apples. Cut the apples into ½-inch thick slices. and place the slices into the bowl.
    • Add to the bowl the brown sugar, granulated sugar, water, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Stir to thoroughly coat the apples with the sugar and spices.
    • Place the reserved apple peels into a food processor and finely chop them. Add them to the mixture stir to combine them with the apple slices. Pour the mixture into the baking pan.
    • Bake the apples for about 40 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes to keep the apples moist. Once the apples are soft and mash-able, remove the pan from oven.
    • Mash the apples with a potato masher until you get a thick and hearty sauce. 
    • Stir the sauce through before serving. You can serve the sauce warm, at room temperature, or chilled.
    • The cooled applesauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Makes about 1 pint

    Notes

    • McIntosh apples are my favorite for making applesauce, but you can also experiment with your preferred varieties. McIntosh apples have a nice tartness... if you decide to go with a sweeter variety, adjust the sugar to suit your taste. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1servingCalories: 370kcalCarbohydrates: 97gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 13mgPotassium: 377mgFiber: 8gSugar: 85gVitamin A: 172IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 49mgIron: 1mg
    Tried this recipe?Leave a comment, tell me what you think!

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    1. Sally - My Custard Pie

      September 24, 2017 at 1:38 pm

      5 stars
      Hearty is such a good description. I'm used to apple sauce without spices and purely as an accompaniment to roast pork. You've opened my eyes to a whole new way of eating it.

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      • Nancy Mock

        September 24, 2017 at 9:32 pm

        I love it loaded with spice, and usually as a snack. I hope you get to try it this way!

        Reply

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