There’s no denying that we all love comfort food, especially during the winter months.
The other night, I went out for dinner with a friend of mine, and we both agreed that were craving something “good.” We settled on a nice Italian restaurant, so we could load up on the carbs.
We both watch what we eat most of the time (and yes, I’m eating salad as I type this)…but as they say, everything in moderation. I think it’s so important to indulge in comfort food every once in a while, simply because of the joy it brings. Do I eat a big bowl of pasta, fried calamari, bread and wine in one sitting often? No, of course not…but once in a while? Yes.
BUT. Not every comfort food is “bad” for you, especially if you lump dessert into that category. One of my favourite homemade desserts is quite healthy, but I still consider it a treat because it’s homemade, full of rich, warm spices and tastes infinitely better it’s store-bought cousin.
I’m talking about homemade applesauce, which is also very easy to prepare! The hardest part of making this recipe is that peeling apples can get a little bit tedious, but I promise that it’s worth the struggle.
Remember that the details below are to be used as a guideline. You won’t “screw up” if you don’t have the exact number of apples, and you can sweeten/spice to your taste. It’s kind of like what I did with this recipe back in the fall.
INGREDIENTS:
6-8 medium-sized apples
1/4 cup of water
3-4 tbsp sugar (or any sweetener your prefer)
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
DIRECTIONS:
Peel and core the apples, cutting them into small cubes (around 1/2″ or so).
Combine all of the ingredients in a large saucepan on medium-high heat. Bring everything to a boil, and then reduce the heat to a simmer.
Continue cooking for about 20-25 minutes, or until the apples reach your preferred tenderness. I like my applesauce a little bit chunky, but if you like it more smooth, you can cook it longer, or even use a hand blender to break it down a little bit.
Serve warm, or put it in the fridge and eat it chilled!
Have you ever tried homemade applesauce? If not, I really hope you try making some this weekend!
Oh to Be a Muse says
I wish I could just live on comfort food all the time. The finished product of the applesauce looks fantastic and yummy.
Inma Rocamora says
Great recipe! thanks for sharing!
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darcy says
This looks AMAZING! I love apples and seriously would love this as a new variety to have!
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Alecz says
This looks so delicious! I’m such a fan of applesauce that isn’t over blended and mushy.
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Jackie says
I hope you give it a try, since it’s so simple!
Sara Strauss says
I’m pretty sure there’s nothing better in the whole world than homemade apple sauce! My grandma used to make homemade apple sauce (that was a pretty pink color!) all of the time and I miss it so much! Is it horrible that I never thought to make my own before reading this? I totally should!
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Jackie says
It’s not horrible! I’m sure it won’t taste as good as your Grandma’s, but maybe it’s a close second 🙂
head to toe chic says
That looks sooo good! I could go for some right now!
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Lisa Favre says
Really? It’s that simple?! Looks delicious… I love how fresh this is, definitely a WAY better alternative to store-bought mush.
Jackie says
Yes! I almost feel like I can’t even call this a “recipe,” it’s so simple. I hope you give it a try!
Ivete says
This looks so yummy and comforting. And the fact that it’s got all natural ingredients makes it even better!
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Jackie says
Homemade is always better, since you never have to question the integrity of what you’re eating!
Rach says
Oh my this looks delicious! It’s been awhile since I had homemade apple sauce and this makes me wants some!
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Jackie says
If you have apples on hand…you should make some ASAP! 😉
Emily @ Robust Recipes says
Love homemade applesauce, especially the chunky kind! 🙂 looks tasty!