Autumn's Best Cooked Apples
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Uses for cooked apples can be as varied as types of apples available! Learning how to cook up a pot of apples will make this a go-to recipe when in a only-del replaceWithoutSep" id="193" data-gr-id="193">hurry, when planning a special breakfast or brunch, or just to cook up for the kids when they get home from school!
Author: Adapted by Catherine Daugherty
Recipe type: Breakfast, Side Dish, Snack!
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 6 apples - your choice of variety - you can also mix and match for awesome flavors
- water
- 2 Tablespoons to ¼ cup brown sugar*
- 2 Teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon apple pie spice or cinnamon
Instructions
- Peel apples and cut in 1" chunks. Place in 2-3 quart saucepan.
- Cover bottom of a saucepan with ½" to 1" of water. If the apples are not a juicy variety, you may add more water as they cook.
- Sprinkle with spice.
- Cook over medium bringing to a boil and then turn down to simmer. Add sugar. Cook at least 10 to 15 minutes until apples are starting to release juice. Stir often. Stirring a bit briskly will mush the apples some and provide more of an "applesauce".
- Add more water if there is not enough juice released to cook the apples.
- Check taste for sweetness - sugar to taste. Add vanilla extract.
- Remove from stove, cool slightly, Enjoy!
Notes
* Apples can be sprinkled with Jack Daniels Whiskey or favorite bourbon before serving for an added kick of conversation!
* Spice can be varied to taste.
* Honey may be used in place of brown sugar.
* Spice can be varied to taste.
* Honey may be used in place of brown sugar.
Recipe by Pray Cook Blog at https://praycookblog.com/autumns-best-cooked-apples/