There are many different recipes for making homemade apple sauces for the winter. Their big advantage is that they are suitable for absolutely any dish - from the sweetest to the most savory. Sweet sauces are ideal for pancakes and ice cream. Spicy, hot and salty sauces, in combination with meat and fish, will help to enhance the taste of food. Cooking does not require much effort or knowledge, and the necessary ingredients are almost always at hand.
Features of preparing apple sauce for the winter
Preparing a delicious sauce of the right consistency requires knowledge of some subtleties:
- It is recommended to prepare apple sauces for meat from sour varieties. If you don’t have any on hand, you need to add lemon juice to the sauce.
- Apples go well with cinnamon, whether the sauce is sweet or spicy.
- To prepare sauces, it is best to bake fruit in the oven. This way they will soften evenly and not lose their taste. After this, it is better to take a sieve and rub the finished fruit through it.
Preparation of products and containers
Large varieties of fruits, of any variety, are suitable for preparing apple sauces. Before cooking, it is necessary to wash the fruit well and remove the peel, core and seeds.
It is very important not to choose aluminum cookware for cooking.
Apples, like most fruits, contain acids that will react with cookware. Glass jars are chosen for storage. Plastic containers are also not suitable for apple sauces.
How to make applesauce at home?
The composition of any recipe can be changed depending on individual preferences. However, it is important to remember: the spicier the sauce, the longer it will last.
Classic recipe for long-term storage
To prepare you will need:
- half a kilogram of apples;
- half a medium lemon;
- 50 grams of sugar;
- 300 milliliters of drinking water;
- 3 tablespoons salt;
- a pinch of ground black pepper.
Step-by-step cooking method:
- Cut pre-prepared and processed fruits into slices.
- Bring water to a boil in a saucepan, then add sugar.
- When the sugar has melted, add apples to the sugar solution and simmer for another 15 minutes.
- Separately remove the fruits and wipe using a sieve.
- Add salt, pepper and lemon juice to the puree. Beat with a mixer.
- Pour into a glass (pre-sterilized) jar and close with a lid.
Applesauce for roast
For cooking you need to take the following ingredients:
- half a kilogram of sour green apples;
- 2 tablespoons salt;
- 300 grams of onions;
- pepper - to taste;
- a bunch of fresh herbs.
How to cook:
- Cut the peeled and seeded fruits into several pieces.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place fruit and onion cut into 4 pieces.
- Place vegetables and fruits in a preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes. Remove, cool and knead until lumps disappear.
- Add the remaining ingredients to them and mix using a blender.
Spicy sauce
You will need:
- 2 large apples;
- 1 tablespoon cognac;
- 4 shallots;
- 30 grams of butter;
- 20 grams of raisins;
- 20 grams of salt;
- 150 milliliters low-fat chicken broth;
- a pinch of pepper.
Step-by-step preparation:
- Finely chop the onion and fruit.
- Heat the butter over low heat in a saucepan and add the apples and onions. Simmer for about 10 minutes over low heat.
- Add cognac, broth and raisins. Cook, stirring, until fruits and vegetables are completely softened.
- Then add salt and pepper and remove from heat. Cool.
- Beat with a blender or mixer.
Option with honey and rosemary
Products:
- 2 large sweet apples;
- 3 pieces of allspice peas;
- 40 grams of butter;
- a couple of pinches of ground black pepper;
- a pinch of salt;
- spices - optional (cinnamon, cardamom).
Step-by-step preparation:
- Melt butter in a saucepan, add sugar. Keep at low temperature on the stove until the sugar dissolves, add spices.
- Cut the fruit into slices and add to the boiling oil with spices. Stir constantly. Cook for 15-20 minutes until the mixture begins to thicken.
- Turn off the stove and leave the dish to cool.
Spicy apple tkemali
Required ingredients:
- a kilogram of sour green apples;
- 2 glasses of clean drinking water;
- 1 teaspoon hops-suneli;
- 1 tablespoon fine salt;
- 5 medium cloves of garlic;
- 1 piece hot pepper;
- 200 grams of greens (dill, coriander, cilantro, basil);
- 3 teaspoons sugar.
Step-by-step preparation:
- Add water and fruits cut into large slices into the saucepan. Place on the stove; When it starts to boil, reduce heat and simmer until softened, 20 minutes.
- Drain the liquid into another container and grate the fruit.
- Place washed herbs, peeled peppers, and garlic into a blender. Add to them the drained liquid from the saucepan, salt, sugar, remaining seasonings and spices. Beat until smooth and liquid.
- Pour the mixture into the apples and cook again over low heat for 8 minutes, remembering to stir.
- Turn off the stove and leave the finished product to cool.
Garlic
Required Products:
- 600 grams of apples;
- 1 head of garlic;
- 1 bell pepper;
- a bunch of greenery, to choose from;
- 1 tablespoon layers (or to taste).
Preparation:
- Simmer diced fruit with water until softened.
- Finely chop the peeled pepper, chop the garlic and herbs coarsely. Then beat everything in a blender.
- Beat the finished cooled apples with a blender, add a mixture of peppers and herbs. Beat again.
- Bring the finished homogeneous mixture to a boil, add salt and remove from the stove. Leave to cool.
How and for how long can the finished product be stored?
Apple sauces are stored in glass containers. In iron containers, an oxidation reaction may begin and the product will deteriorate. This happens due to the acids contained in fruits. The place where the product is stored should be cool and dark, usually in the refrigerator and cellar. It is not recommended to store the product in closets or cabinets. The shelf life also depends on the tightness of the lid of the jar.
Homemade apple sauces do not last long - 3 to 6 months in an airtight, sealed form. Spicy apple sauces or those containing mustard and lemon last longer - up to one year.
