Apple Sauce By sonaprem
by sonaprem

Find an easy way for preparing the delectable apple sauce which can be used warm or chilled as topping, filling or spread. The diced apples are cooked along with lime juice, sugar and nutmeg powder.

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Apple Sauce By sonaprem recipe - How to make Apple Sauce By sonaprem

10 large firm apples
1/2 cup water
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp finely grated lemon rind
1/2 cup sugar
3 to 4 pinches nutmeg (jaiphal) powder
3 to 4 cinnamon (dalchini) powder

Method

Peel, core, dice and apples.
Combine apples, water and lemon rind in a large saucepan.
Simmer, uncovered for 10 minutes.
Mixture should be mushy with few chunks of apples left.
Add sugar and allow to melt while simmering on slow.
When sugar is melted add cinnamon, nutmeg and lemon juice.
Watch closely and stir often to prevent burning.
Applesauce should be thick, not watery.
Check with plate or other test (refer jams, preserves,)
Serve warm or chilled.
Note: sugar quantity may be increased or decreased depending on the variety of apples used: if apples are very sweet decrease sugar and if sour then increase a little.