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Roasted Apple Sauce

[heart_this] · Oct 21, 2008 · 71 Comments

Roasted Apple Sauce

The farmers market has been full of apples for the last few weeks and I have been enjoying snacking on them. I was thinking that it was about time that I got around to cooking with some apples and I thought that making my own apple sauce would be a great place to start. While I was searching for a recipe for apple sauce I came across this recipe for a roasted apple sauce . One thing that I have discovered while food blogging is that roasting things concentrates their flavour and makes them better so I was immediately sold on the roasted apple sauce idea. For the apples, I used half mac and half honey crisp as those were the ones that I had on hand. The apple sauce was really easy to make; you simply toss the apples with some spices, roast them and then mash them. I let my apples roast for a good long time, until they were nice and soft and caramelizing. Because I let the apples roast so long the apple sauce came out pretty dark but it was great! The apple flavour was nice and concentrated and the cinnamon gave it a nice spiciness. This was easily the best apple sauce that I have had. Unfortunately it was a pretty small batch and I am going to have to make more!

Roasted Apple Sauce

Roasted Apple Sauce

Roasted Apple Sauce

Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Servings: 4
ingredients
  • 4 apples (peeled, cored and chopped)
  • 1/4 cup apple cider
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
directions
  1. Toss everything in a bowl.
  2. Bake in a preheated 400F/200C oven until the apples are very soft, about 30-50 minutes.
  3. Mash the apples.
Use in:
Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Apple Gravy on Greens and Apple Wild Rice
Apple and Cinnamon Oatmeal Bread
Apple and Cinnamon Oatmeal Pancakes

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Comments

  1. cookworm says

    October 21, 2008 at 2:45 am

    Oooh, this looks so chunky and delicious. Love the dark roasted color. I bet it would be killer on pancakes for breakfast!

    Reply
  2. Rita says

    October 21, 2008 at 3:28 am

    I never really had apple sauce… I guess not so popular back home (Brazil). I apologize for the ignorance, but what does one do with it? Is it like a spread for bread slices?

    Reply
  3. Natashya says

    October 21, 2008 at 3:43 am

    I love apples, we are not too far from a couple of orchards – just outside the city.
    I will have to try making my own apple sauce one day – I love the deep, rich colour of yours.

    Reply
  4. Bridgett says

    October 21, 2008 at 4:39 am

    I could get used to this applesauce. Just look at that gorgeous color! I think the addition of the brown sugar is perfect. This is a great recipe, Kevin. I hope you have been enjoying this.

    Reply
  5. Manggy says

    October 21, 2008 at 4:46 am

    Truth be told, I find regular applesauce to be boring. I think you have stumbled upon a gold mine here! 🙂 Love the rich colors!

    Reply
  6. cindy* says

    October 21, 2008 at 4:46 am

    this sounds so good. and the dark color the apples took looks just amazing. i am going to have to try this one for sure.

    Reply
  7. Pam says

    October 21, 2008 at 4:56 am

    I love roasting anything but never thought of doing it with apples. What a wonderful and delicious recipe. I can’t wait to try it.

    Reply
  8. Elra says

    October 21, 2008 at 5:04 am

    Wow, looks very rich and delicious Kevin. Never made my own apple sauce, this make me thinking, hmmm!

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  9. Rosa's Yummy Yums says

    October 21, 2008 at 5:04 am

    Delicious and flavorful! A great idea…

    Cheers,

    Rosa

    Reply
  10. Paula says

    October 21, 2008 at 5:57 am

    What a great idea! It’s never occurred to me to roast the apples first. Oh, I bet it was like eating the filling out of an apple crisp! YUM!

    Reply
  11. Sabayon says

    October 21, 2008 at 6:46 am

    I love roast applesauce. Once I tried it I knew I would never buy applesauce again. It’s also great with maple syrup, buy the way.

    Reply
  12. Aparna says

    October 21, 2008 at 7:07 am

    This how I make my apple sauce, though I do microwave it sometimes when I’m short on time.
    It does taste absolutely heavenly.

    Reply
  13. Holler says

    October 21, 2008 at 10:23 am

    I like the idea of the carmelised flavour coming through in this sauce. I am going to give it a go, it will be a good excuse to buy some cider 🙂

    Reply
  14. VeggieGirl says

    October 21, 2008 at 10:48 am

    Mmmm, such a succulent way to enjoy apples!! Yum.

    Reply
  15. Debbie says

    October 21, 2008 at 11:17 am

    Never made homemade applesauce and this sounds so simple. It looks delicious and I can just imagine how tasty it is….

    Reply
  16. Dee says

    October 21, 2008 at 11:50 am

    What a great idea! Thanks Kevin! Am definitely going to give it a go!

    Reply
  17. Jeanine says

    October 21, 2008 at 12:59 pm

    That apple sauce looks delicious! I’ve never thought of roasting it before, what a neat idea! Sounds like you have a much better farmer’s Market to go to than we do. Ours is closed already. 🙁

    Reply
  18. Lisa says

    October 21, 2008 at 1:27 pm

    This is such a great idea. I am going to try it.

    Reply
  19. We Are Not Martha says

    October 21, 2008 at 1:29 pm

    Mmmm this looks like it would be amazingly sweet and delicious. I would probably eat the whole batch in one sitting!!

    Sues

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  20. ryan manning says

    October 21, 2008 at 1:44 pm

    ultimately life-affirming

    Reply
  21. Gloria says

    October 21, 2008 at 1:49 pm

    mmmmm, Absolutely yummy!!! love apples sauce!! Gloria

    Reply
  22. Happy cook says

    October 21, 2008 at 2:12 pm

    Delicious. I have never ever seen a much more delicious looking apple sauce.

    Reply
  23. Maria says

    October 21, 2008 at 2:31 pm

    Chunky applesauce is the best. Especially with cinnamon and brown sugar!

    Reply
  24. Shreya says

    October 21, 2008 at 2:40 pm

    hi, never heard of this, and it looks so good, love the colour.

    Reply
  25. Deborah says

    October 21, 2008 at 2:41 pm

    This sounds delicious! I keep wanting to make my own applesauce

    Reply
  26. cakewardrobe says

    October 21, 2008 at 2:44 pm

    I love apple season! Looks awesome!

    Reply
  27. Cheryl says

    October 21, 2008 at 2:46 pm

    Kevin, you amaze me on a daily basis, my mouth is watering!

    Reply
  28. Nina Timm says

    October 21, 2008 at 2:58 pm

    I have visions of a nice crackling piece of pork with this sauce…

    Reply
  29. Bobby says

    October 21, 2008 at 3:03 pm

    Your roasted apple sauce looks and sounds great. I could go for a bowl right about now 🙂

    Reply
  30. Katie says

    October 21, 2008 at 3:46 pm

    This is a great idea! What a great way to make applesauce.

    Reply
  31. Elle says

    October 21, 2008 at 3:55 pm

    Definitely trying this one! It looks amazing, Kevin!

    Reply
  32. Marjie says

    October 21, 2008 at 3:59 pm

    Chunky applesauce! My favorite! My boys have brought me a lot of apples from our trees; I might have to try this. Of course, if you think yours didn’t last long with just you, give a guess how long it would last here! I’m thinking quadruple, at least.

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  33. Robin Sue says

    October 21, 2008 at 4:24 pm

    Wow Kevin I have never heard of a roasted version we always did the sauce over the stove or in a crock pot. I think you are right and the flavors would concentrate better.

    Reply
  34. Jan says

    October 21, 2008 at 4:25 pm

    Oooh I bet that is so tasty!

    Reply
  35. Adam says

    October 21, 2008 at 5:02 pm

    I’ll agree that just about roasted anything is better than not roasted. Your apple sauce looks to have flavor to spare 🙂

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  36. Mrs. L says

    October 21, 2008 at 6:02 pm

    I don’t think I’ve ever had roasted apple sauce but what a great sounding idea!

    Reply
  37. Diana Evans says

    October 21, 2008 at 6:34 pm

    Hi Kevin…your apple sauce looks very delish!!! I made a bunch of apple sauce ….but I mixed in rhubarb and strawberries…it is yummmmmmy!!!

    you always inspire me…

    Hugs
    Diana

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  38. Lisa says

    October 21, 2008 at 6:38 pm

    Apple season is such a delight! What a fantastic idea to roast the apples. I think this is one of the pretties apple sauces I have ever seen.

    Reply
  39. Anonymous says

    October 21, 2008 at 7:08 pm

    i love applesauce! it is one of my fall time favorites to make it! looks very yummy!

    Reply
  40. diva says

    October 21, 2008 at 7:10 pm

    that is gorgeous..love the colour, even if you did roast it a little too long!

    Reply
  41. Sylvie says

    October 21, 2008 at 7:12 pm

    I can just about imagine how good that tastes.

    Reply
  42. Pam says

    October 21, 2008 at 8:17 pm

    I’ve got pork chops planned for later this week, this would be perfect with them.

    Reply
  43. Mike of Mike's Table says

    October 21, 2008 at 9:02 pm

    I’ve never seen such a dark apple sauce, but I’ve also never seen a *roasted* apple sauce–and I’m totally sold on the idea. Something about that sultry dark color makes it look so much better in my eyes…I’ve had making apple sauce on my mind lately, and I think this is the approach I’ll need to try. It looks great!

    Reply
  44. CookiePie says

    October 21, 2008 at 9:23 pm

    WOW – I’ve made apple sauce lots of time but never with roasted apples – I’ll have to try it. Thanks for a great idea!!

    Reply
  45. ttfn300 says

    October 21, 2008 at 9:40 pm

    Mmmm, how did you know I was thinking of something like this???

    Reply
  46. meeso says

    October 21, 2008 at 9:48 pm

    That looks so perfect, and blows away anything from a jar! The color is amazing!

    Reply
  47. Mrs Ergül says

    October 22, 2008 at 1:17 am

    Oh! Don’t worry about having to make some more cuz part of the joy comes from making it!

    Reply
  48. Martin Jordan says

    October 22, 2008 at 11:04 am

    Good for sauce for pastry too.

    Thanks!

    Reply
  49. HoneyB says

    October 22, 2008 at 1:45 pm

    YUM. I would love having this around to eat on my toast. I love applesauce on toast!

    Reply
  50. Chocolate Shavings says

    October 22, 2008 at 9:52 pm

    That sounds delicious – what a great way to use all those fall apples!

    Reply
  51. emily says

    October 22, 2008 at 11:47 pm

    I love the idea of roasting the apples first! This weekend, we’re visiting my husband’s grandparents, who have asked us to pick their apple trees clean.

    I’m definitely going to be trying this recipe with some of those delicious apples.

    Gorgeous picture, as usual.

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  52. Kevin says

    October 23, 2008 at 10:04 pm

    rita: I like to eat apple sauce plain with a spoon. It is also good on things like bread, pancakes, biscuits, in baked goods, etc.

    Reply
  53. Lisa magicsprinkles says

    October 25, 2008 at 1:28 am

    I’ve never heard of this before! I think it would be good used in so many different ways.

    Reply
  54. Jeanne says

    October 25, 2008 at 7:46 pm

    aaarrrgh, a double-whammy! On the one hand you have me positively drooling about the sauce, and on the other you have me yearning for the US farmers’ ,arkets with their fantastic selection of apples. Iwas lucky enough to catch the tail end of the market season 2 weeks ago in Chicago and fell head over heels in love with honeycrisps (just like I did 2 years ago in Connecticut with macouns) – we don’t get either here 🙁 Bookmarked – thanks!

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  55. Sarah says

    December 22, 2008 at 6:22 pm

    Hey.. thanks for this awesome recipe – I made it this morning and had it with lunch! Fantastic caramelized flavour.

    Reply
  56. Hendria says

    October 25, 2009 at 7:28 pm

    Now this is my kind of apple sauce. 🙂

    Reply
  57. Lynn says

    November 2, 2009 at 1:24 am

    Yum. I am definitely going to try this with the humungous box of apples I bought today at a local farm. I'm just discovering the joys of roasting 😉 Thanks for sharing this recipe.

    Reply
  58. Lynn says

    November 4, 2009 at 9:02 pm

    Even doubling your recipe, I've already made this twice 🙂 I don't know if it's the roasting, or the added apple juice, but this is sure some yummy applesauce. Thanks for your recipes; they are terrific. So glad I found your site 🙂

    Reply
  59. donchewliano says

    December 19, 2010 at 4:40 pm

    Hi. Found this recipe using a google search. It came out DELICIOUS. Thank you so much for this recipe.

    Reply
  60. Tina says

    November 2, 2012 at 4:25 am

    My grandmother always had canned apple sauce growing up on the farm. I was just wondering if this could be canned and enjoyed throughout the winter?? And how would i go about doing it? Thanks!!!! Can't wait to try this. My aunt and i are going to an orchard on Tuesday and am looking forward to making this!!!!! 🙂

    Reply
    • Marie says

      November 1, 2018 at 4:53 pm

      I’d love to know if your canning of this was successful. I think I’m going to try!

      Reply
  61. Anonymous says

    November 18, 2012 at 5:54 pm

    How many cups does this make?

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  62. Kevin says

    November 19, 2012 at 11:43 am

    Anonymous: This makes about 2 cups though the recipe can easily be increased for more. Enjoy!

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  63. Anonymous says

    December 6, 2012 at 4:36 pm

    Could I use apple juice instead of cider?

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  64. Kevin says

    December 8, 2012 at 5:06 pm

    Anonymous: Yes you could use apple juice or even water, the cider just adds a bit more flavour.

    Reply
  65. S Terry says

    December 9, 2012 at 2:41 am

    I made this recipe for Thanksgiving this year, and it was wonderful! Thanks for posting it! Huge hit with everybody.

    Reply
  66. Anonymous says

    November 16, 2013 at 8:16 pm

    I just made this doubled, with gala apples, cloves and nutmeg. I also substituted pure maple syrup for the brown sugar. Very tasty. My kitchen smells divine.

    Reply
  67. Irish Fancy says

    December 12, 2016 at 12:05 am

    I live in Ireland and apple cider here is alcoholic; so are you saying to use that? Apple juice here is like apple cider in Texas where I come from. Which to use?

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  68. kevin says

    December 12, 2016 at 3:43 pm

    Irish Fancy: I use a non-alcoholic apple cider which is basically an unfiltered and unsweetened apple juice here. Apple juice would be the best option!

    Reply
  69. Marie says

    November 2, 2018 at 8:44 pm

    Made this today to test. Yummy!!! I’ll be doing a big batch to can this weekend.

    Reply
  70. Debbie says

    January 18, 2022 at 1:01 pm

    I would love this on toast with cream cheese then the roasted apples on top dusted with cinnamon sugar yum!

    Reply

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