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Simple Apple Sauce

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Apples, butter, and bay. Simmered until spoon-soft, then blended into a smooth, subtly savory sauce. It’s as simple as it is elegant.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Course: Dressing/Condiment, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Californian, Classic
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Apples peeled, cored, and quartered
  • 1 stick Unsalted butter
  • 1 Bay leaf
  • 2 cups Water

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan with lid
  • Immersion blender or countertop blender

Method
 

Simmer
  1. Add apples, butter, bay leaf, and water to a medium pot.
  2. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then reduce to low. You're looking for a bare simmer: small bubbles breaking the surface, not a rolling boil.
  3. Cover and cook for 30–40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apples are very soft and falling apart.
Blend
  1. Remove and discard the bay leaf.
  2. Use an immersion blender to puree until smooth. (If using a regular blender, let the mixture cool slightly before blending.)
Serve
  1. Serve warm or chilled. Try it with pork chops, yogurt, or just straight by the spoon.

Notes

Storage: cool completely and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week, or freeze for up to 3 months. Serve warm or straight from the fridge, either works.

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