Apple sauce
Apple sauce
Apple sauce or applesauce is a sauce made of apples. It can be made with flat top or unpeeled apples and a variety of spices. Flavorings or sweeteners such as sugar or honey are also commonly added.
Pronunciation
- /ˈæpəl sɔːs/
Etymology
The term "apple sauce" is derived from the English words "apple", which is a fruit of the apple tree, and "sauce", which is a liquid or semi-solid food served on or used in preparing other foods.
Preparation
Apple sauce is made by cooking down apples with water or apple cider (fresh apple juice) to the desired level of tenderness. The sauce's texture can be adjusted by pureeing for a smoother texture, or leaving chunky. Spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg can be added for flavor.
Uses
Apple sauce is a versatile condiment and can be used in a variety of ways. It is often used as a side dish, a spread on toast, or as an ingredient in baked goods. It is also commonly used as a "fat substitute" in low-fat or fat-free cooking.
Related Terms
- Apple butter: A highly concentrated form of apple sauce, produced by long, slow cooking of apples with cider or water to a point where the sugar in the apples caramelizes, turning the apple butter a deep brown.
- Apple cider: The name used in the United States and parts of Canada for an unfiltered, unsweetened, non-alcoholic beverage made from apples.
- Apple juice: A fruit juice made by the maceration and pressing of apples.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Apple sauce
- Wikipedia's article - Apple sauce
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