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
Rate this RecipePork and apple go together like beef and potatoes. Here's a recipe for a great variation on applesauce that's perfect with all kinds of pork. 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. Try it on your holiday table too!
Ingredients
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.
Notes
About the apples. My wife is a bit of an apple aficionado, so I asked her which to buy as I developed this recipe. She recommends Braeburn, Fuji, Gala, or Granny Smith because they are firm, juicy, and crunchy, and they are also available throughout much the year. And yes, I will get that pie recipe from her eventually.
About the booze. You can skip it if you must, but I wouldn’t. Keep in mind that the bourbon and rum versions will not be quite as sweet, but that’s ok. If you need the sugar, add 1/4 teaspoon more.
About the salt. Remember, kosher salt is half the concentration of table salt so if you use table salt, use half as much. Click here to read more about salt and how it works.
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