Description
Spicy applesauce by Bobby Flay brings fiery excitement to classic comfort. Cinnamon and chili peppers elevate this simple side dish, promising a complex flavor profile that surprises and delights you.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 lbs (2.27 kg) Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup (240 ml) apple juice
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground allspice
- ½ tsp ground cloves
Instructions
- Preparation: Select ripe, crisp apples and a large Dutch oven for optimal heat distribution and flavor development.
- Apple Processing: Dice apples into uniform chunks, creating a consistent base for the applesauce while ensuring even cooking.
- Flavor Foundation: Combine apple pieces with apple juice in the Dutch oven, then generously season with ground cinnamon, allspice, and whole cloves to build a complex aromatic profile.
- Cooking Initiation: Heat the mixture on medium-high until the liquid reaches a robust boil, then immediately reduce to a gentle simmer, covering with a tight-fitting lid to trap moisture and facilitate fruit breakdown.
- Texture Development: Periodically stir the mixture every 8-10 minutes, preventing scorching and promoting even cooking for 25-35 minutes until apples transform into a tender, soft consistency.
- Finishing Technique: Remove whole cloves, then use a potato masher or immersion blender to achieve desired texture – from rustic and chunky to silky smooth.
- Serving Recommendation: Allow the applesauce to rest for 5 minutes, enabling flavor melding, then serve warm for a comforting experience or chill for a refreshing dessert option.
Notes
- Choose the Right Apples: Select firm, sweet-tart varieties like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith for the best flavor complexity and texture.
- Precise Cutting Technique: Uniform 1-inch apple chunks ensure even cooking and consistent sauce texture throughout the preparation.
- Spice Balance Matters: Whole cloves provide intense aromatic depth, but remove them before final mashing to prevent overwhelming or unexpected bites.
- Texture Control: Use a potato masher for rustic, chunky applesauce or an immersion blender for silky-smooth results, depending on personal preference.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 15
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg