Apple Sauce Recipe

🍎🥣🍏 Apple Sauce Recipe 🍏🥣🍎 Introduction: Take a bite out of autumn with this delightful apple sauce recipe. Made with just a few simple ingredients and bursting with the natural sweetness of apples, this homemade sauce is a delicious and versatile treat. Whether you enjoy it warm or chilled, on its own or as a topping for pancakes, oatmeal, or pork chops, this apple sauce is sure to become a staple in your kitchen. Get ready to savor the comforting flavors of fall with every spoonful! Ingredients: - 6-8 medium-sized apples, peeled, cored, and chopped 🍎 - 1/2 cup water 💧 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice 🍋 - 2-4 tablespoons sugar or honey, optional 🍯 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, optional 🍂 Instructions: 1. In a large saucepan, combine the chopped apples, water, and lemon juice. 2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 15-20 minutes, or until the apples are soft and tender. 3. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the apples cool slightly. 4. Using a potato masher or fork, mash the cooked apples to your desired consistency. For a smoother sauce, you can also use a blender or food processor. 5. If desired, stir in sugar or honey to taste for added sweetness, and ground cinnamon for extra flavor. 6. Once the apple sauce is sweetened and seasoned to your liking, transfer it to a clean jar or airtight container. 7. Serve the apple sauce warm as a comforting treat on its own, or use it as a delicious topping for pancakes, waffles, oatmeal, yogurt, or pork chops.