Honey-Roasted Applesauce

Name: Honey-Roasted Applesauce
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 c.
Ingredients: 12 assorted apples (such as Gravenstein or McIntosh); 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice; 2 tbsp. unsalted butter; 1/2 tsp. kosher salt; 1/3 c. honey; 1 cinnamon stick

This is the perfect way to use up the excess of your apple-picking haul.

By Cheryl SlocumUpdated: Sep 30, 2022

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Charles Schiller

Yields:

6 c.

Prep Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Cal/Serv:

240

Chunky (as shown) or smooth, homemade applesauce is a delight. Serve it for breakfast, as a snack, or as a topping on homemade potato latkes.

This apple sauce recipe is simple, but offers two smart ways to add flavor. Honey helps both to sweeten the applesauce, but also draws out the natural sugars and flavors in the apples as they cook. And browned butter gives the applesauce a deep, caramel richness that can't be beat. Use your favorite eating apples for this — we tend to like slightly tart apples, such as McIntosh or Gravenstein, but feel free to use what you love best. Avoid Red Delicious — the results can end up tasting mealy.

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Ingredients

12 assorted apples (such as Gravenstein or McIntosh)
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/3 cup honey
1 cinnamon stick

Directions

1. Step 1Heat oven to 425°F. Core (do not peel) the apples and cut into 1-inch pieces, and toss with lemon juice in a bowl.
2. Step 2Heat the butter in a medium metal-handled skillet over medium-high heat until the butter begins to brown. Add the apples and salt. Cook until apples begin to brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the honey and cinnamon.
3. Step 3Transfer to oven and roast until soft, about 20 minutes. Remove cinnamon stick and fork-mash for chunky sauce or puree in a food processor. Chill and serve.