Apple Sauce

Apple Sauce large icon One of the simplest of sauces, this apple sauce is an excellent and traditional accompaniment to roast pork.

Ingredients

  • 100g Cooking Apple (¾)
  • 15g Caster Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Water
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice
  • Preparation Time: 5 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 10-15 minutes
  • Serves: 2

Method

  1. Peel and core the apple, then chop it into roughly 1cm pieces. chopped apple
  2. Put the apple into a saucepan with the water and sugar.
  3. Over a gentle heat, cook the apple until it has broken down and has formed a thick purée (about 10 - 15 minutes).
  4. Stir in the lemon juice and serve. apple sauce

Useful Information

Can it be Frozen? Yes.

Can it be prepared in advance? Yes, it can be finished up to 3 days in advance.

Will leftovers be nice? Yes, for up to 3 days.

Notes

  • The ideal apple to use is a cooking apple such as Bramley or Cox because they break down easily when cooked, however, any apple can be used (but it might need a bit of mashing).
  • This sauce is traditionally served with pork because its sweet and sharp taste compliments the meat.