Apple Sauce
31 min · 20 min active · makes ~1.05 kg · Medium · British
Apple Sauce
A soft, lightly spiced apple sauce made from Bramley apples, which break down readily into a smooth, yielding purée with a pleasant tartness balanced by butter, caster sugar, and a whisper of cinnamon. Simple and versatile, it sits comfortably alongside roast pork, sausages, or as a component in a larger spread.
TOTAL TIME
31 min
ACTIVE TIME
20 min
QUANTITY
~1.05 kg
DIFFICULTY
Medium
CUISINE
British
Who’s eating
A
Ingredients0/6
Tools0/6
Ingredients0/6 gathered · 4 servings
900g
25g
50g
60ml
1tbsp
0.25tsp
| # | Product | Quantity | Notes | State | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 900g | — | — | ||
| 2 | 25g | — | — | ||
| 3 | 50g | — | — | ||
| 4 | 60ml | — | — | ||
| 5 | 1tbsp | — | — | ||
| 6 | 0.25tsp | — | — |
Tools6 items
Serveware1 item
Procedure16 steps
1 of 16
Rinse the bramley apples
under cold running water
Bramley apples · 900 g
⏱ 30s
ResultRinsed bramley apples5 of 16
Add the chopped Bramley apples to the saucepan
⏱ 15s
ResultChopped apples6 of 16
Add the unsalted butter to the saucepan
Unsalted butter · 25 g
⏱ 15s
ResultApple and butter mixture7 of 16
Add caster sugar
Caster sugar · 50 g
⏱ 15s
ResultApple, butter and sugar mixture8 of 16
Add the water to the saucepan
Water · 60 ml
⏱ 15s
ResultApple mixture with water9 of 16
Add lemon juice
Lemon juice · 1 tbsp
⏱ 15s
ResultApple mixture with lemon juice10 of 16
Add the ground cinnamon to the saucepan
Ground cinnamon · 0.25 tsp
⏱ 15s
ResultSpiced apple mixture11 of 16
Simmer the spiced apple mixture
Look for
until butter melts and apples release juice — butter should melt and apples begin releasing their juice
medium heat
⏱ 3 min
ResultSimmering apple mixture12 of 16
Cover the simmering apple mixture
⏱ 15s
ResultCovered simmering apple mixture13 of 16
Simmer the covered simmering apple mixture
Look for
until apples are completely tender and collapsing — stir occasionally; apples should break down completely
low heat
⏱ 11 min
ResultCooked apple mixture14 of 16
Mash the cooked apple mixture
⏱ 1 min
ResultBramley apple mixture15 of 16
Taste the bramley apple mixture
confirm seasoning is balanced
⏱ 30s
ResultBramley apple mixture16 of 16
Transfer the bramley apple mixture from the saucepan into the serving bowl
⏱ 30s
ResultBramley apple mixtureTotal Time31 min
| # | Product | Tool | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 900 g | — | Rinse the bramley apples → under cold running water⏱ 30sResultRinsed bramley apples |
| 2 | Rinsed bramley applesstep 1 | Peel the rinsed bramley apples⏱ 3 minResultPeeled apples | |
| 3 | Peeled applesstep 2 | Core the peeled apples⏱ 2 minResultCored apples | |
| 4 | Cored applesstep 3 | Chop the cored apples⏱ 2 minResultChopped Bramley apples | |
| 5 | Chopped Bramley applesstep 4 | Add the chopped Bramley apples to the saucepan⏱ 15sResultChopped apples | |
| 6 | 25 g | Add the unsalted butter to the saucepan⏱ 15sResultApple and butter mixture | |
| 7 | 50 g | Add caster sugar⏱ 15sResultApple, butter and sugar mixture | |
| 8 | 60 ml | Add the water to the saucepan⏱ 15sResultApple mixture with water | |
| 9 | 1 tbsp | Add lemon juice⏱ 15sResultApple mixture with lemon juice | |
| 10 | 0.25 tsp | Add the ground cinnamon to the saucepan⏱ 15sResultSpiced apple mixture | |
| 11 | — | medium heat | Simmer the spiced apple mixtureLook foruntil butter melts and apples release juice — butter should melt and apples begin releasing their juice⏱ 3 minResultSimmering apple mixture |
| 12 | — | Cover the simmering apple mixture⏱ 15sResultCovered simmering apple mixture | |
| 13 | — | low heat | Simmer the covered simmering apple mixtureLook foruntil apples are completely tender and collapsing — stir occasionally; apples should break down completely⏱ 11 minResultCooked apple mixture |
| 14 | — | Mash the cooked apple mixture⏱ 1 minResultBramley apple mixture | |
| 15 | — | Taste the bramley apple mixture → confirm seasoning is balanced⏱ 30sResultBramley apple mixture | |
| 16 | Bramley apple mixturestep 15 | Transfer the bramley apple mixture from the saucepan into the serving bowl⏱ 30sResultBramley apple mixture | |
| Total Time | 31 min | ||
Nutritionper serving
Estimated · pre-cooking · 100% ingredients covered
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| 212kcal | |
| 0.8g | |
| 6g | |
| 3g | |
| 45g | |
| 35g | |
| 6g | |
| 3mg |
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Tools0/6
british · Recipe
Apple Sauce
A soft, lightly spiced apple sauce made from Bramley apples, which break down readily into a smooth, yielding purée with a pleasant tartness balanced by butter, caster sugar, and a whisper of cinnamon. Simple and versatile, it sits comfortably alongside roast pork, sausages, or as a component in a larger spread.
Serves4
Total31 min
LevelMedium
Ingredients
- Bramley apples900 g
- Unsalted butter25 g
- Caster sugar50 g
- Water60 ml
- Lemon juice1 tbsp
- Ground cinnamon0.25 tsp
Tools
SpoonSaucepanSaucepan lidChef's knifePotato masherParing knife
Method
1
Rinse the bramley apples → under cold running water
30sBramley apples · 900 g
2
Peel the rinsed bramley apples
3 minParing knifeRinsed bramley apples · step 1
3
Core the peeled apples
2 minParing knifePeeled apples · step 2
4
Chop the cored apples
2 minChefs knifeCored apples · step 3
5
Add the chopped Bramley apples to the saucepan
15sSaucepanChopped Bramley apples · step 4
6
Add the unsalted butter to the saucepan
15sSaucepanUnsalted butter · 25 g
7
Add caster sugar
15sSaucepanCaster sugar · 50 g
8
Add the water to the saucepan
15sSaucepanWater · 60 ml
9
Add lemon juice
15sSaucepanLemon juice · 1 tbsp
10
Add the ground cinnamon to the saucepan
15sSaucepanGround cinnamon · 0.25 tsp
11
Simmer the spiced apple mixtureLook foruntil butter melts and apples release juice — butter should melt and apples begin releasing their juice
medium heat3 minSaucepan
12
Cover the simmering apple mixture
15sSaucepan lid
13
Simmer the covered simmering apple mixtureLook foruntil apples are completely tender and collapsing — stir occasionally; apples should break down completely
low heat11 minSaucepan
14
Mash the cooked apple mixture
1 minPotato masher
15
Taste the bramley apple mixture → confirm seasoning is balanced
30sSpoon
16
Transfer the bramley apple mixture from the saucepan into the serving bowl
Result · Bramley apple mixture
30sSpoonBramley apple mixture · step 15
Printed 3 September 2026