Description
Bobby Flay’s Spicy Applesauce brings fiery warmth to classic comfort. Cinnamon and chili pepper dance through sweet apples, creating a zesty condiment that surprises and delights.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 5 pounds (2.27 kilograms) Granny Smith apples (about 16 medium), peeled and sliced
Liquid Ingredient:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) apple juice
Spices:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground allspice
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
- Gather ripe, crisp apples and select a large Dutch oven for even heat distribution.
- Dice the apples into uniform 1-inch (2.54 centimeters) chunks to ensure consistent cooking.
- Transfer apple pieces into the Dutch oven and pour in fresh apple juice for enhanced flavor depth.
- Sprinkle ground cinnamon, allspice, and whole cloves across the apple mixture, creating a fragrant base.
- Position the Dutch oven on the stovetop and escalate heat to medium-high, allowing the liquid to reach a vigorous bubble.
- Once boiling, immediately reduce the temperature to low, creating a gentle simmer that will tenderize the fruit.
- Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid, trapping moisture and enabling the apples to soften evenly.
- Stir the mixture every 7 to 10 minutes to prevent potential scorching and promote uniform cooking.
- Continue simmering for 25 to 35 minutes, monitoring the apples’ texture until they transform into a soft, yielding consistency.
- Remove the Dutch oven from heat and discard the whole cloves to prevent unexpected bites.
- Use a potato masher or immersion blender to break down the apples, controlling the final texture from rustic and chunky to silky smooth.
- Let the applesauce rest for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld and temperature to stabilize.
- Serve immediately while warm for a comforting experience, or refrigerate for a refreshing chilled dessert.
Notes
- Cooking without a lid helps excess liquid evaporate, creating a thicker, more concentrated applesauce texture.
- Gentle mashing preserves delightful apple chunks, giving the sauce a rustic, homemade feel.
- Experiment with spice levels to match your flavor preference, from subtle warmth to bold intensity.
- Granny Smith apples deliver the perfect balance of tartness and sweetness, elevating the sauce’s overall taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg