Here’s a great alternative to applesauce. It looks different from any other apple sauce you’ve ever tasted, and, my oh my, it tastes different, too. Rich, buttery and mellow, like apple pie without the crust. Depending on which type of booze you choose and how long you cook it, you can vary the flavor a lot. Use Amaretto or Frangelico for a nutty sweetness, or Grand Marnier for a slight citrus character. Use Bourbon or dark rum for a more austere, oaky, vanilla character. This recipe is perfect as a dessert, as a sweet BBQ and grilling side dish, or as a topping for grilled pork chops.
Soused Applesauce Recipe
Makes:
Takes:
Ingredients
- ½ tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon Morton Coarse Kosher Salt
- 4 nice crunchy apples
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 4 tablespoons Amaretto, Frangelico, Grand Marnier, Bourbon, or dark rum
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Method
- Prep. In a small bowl, mix the cinnamon, sugar, and salt.
- Peel the apples, cut them into quarters and remove the stem, core, and seeds. Cut each quarter into three slices. If you are slow moving or if you are making a large batch, keep them from browning by tossing them in a bowl of cold water.
- Cook. In a nonstick frying pan, melt the butter over a medium heat. Add the apple slices and stir or toss to coat them with the butter.
- Turn the heat to medium high. Let them sit still for a few minutes until they start to brown on one side. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mix in and mix thoroughly. Stir and toss them so they brown on both side, but don't let them burn. Don't worry if all sides aren't evenly browned.
- When the second side starts to brown, add the booze and stir. Cook for about 3 to 5 minutes until all the visible liquid has evaporated.
- Serve. Taste, and if you wish, add more sugar, cin, or booze. Serve warm.
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