Creamy Apple Sauce
This creamy apple sauce brings together the fruity sweetness of apples, the delicate aroma of cider and the richness of double cream. Caramelised sugar lends it a warm, gently nutty depth, while a squeeze of lemon keeps everything fresh. It comes together quickly and pairs beautifully with savoury dishes. Try it alongside roast meat or cheese.
Ingredients
- 1 onion
- 2 apples
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 50 g butter
- 20 ml cider, use a dry cider; or swap for dry apple juice or a mild white wine
- 100 g double cream, German Crème double is extra-rich; double cream or heavy cream works well
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- lemon juice, to taste
The ingredient amounts above scale with your choice. The value per serving stays the same, while the total in the pot grows with the number of servings.
All nutrition values side by side
| Nutrient | per serving (estimate) | Total for 4 Servings |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 195 kcal | 780 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 12 g | 48 g |
| Protein | 1 g | 4 g |
| Fat | 16 g | 64 g |
| Fibre | 1 g | 4 g |
| of which sugar | 9 g | 36 g |
How this is calculated
Target amount = ingredient amount × target servings ÷ base servings. The result is then rounded for kitchen use: from 100 g or ml to the nearest 5, between 1 and 99 to the nearest 1, pieces and spoons to half units, amounts below one unit to quarters, thirds or halves. Teaspoons and tablespoons also go down to an eighth, kilograms and litres stay finer.
Total = value per serving × target servings. The value per serving is unchanged, because ingredient amount and serving count change by the same factor.
Sources
- Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 (FIC), Art. 32 and 33: nutrition values per 100 g or 100 ml, additionally allowed per portion.
- European Commission, Guidance document for competent authorities for the control of compliance with EU food law, setting of tolerances for nutrient values declared on a label, December 2012.
Nutrition values are estimates from the recipe record, not laboratory results. Even for checked labels the EU sets tolerances: for fat, protein and carbohydrates 20 percent in the range of 10 to 40 g per 100 g, and 2 g per 100 g below that. Home cooking varies more, because variety, size and cooking loss of the ingredients differ. Kitchen rounding also shifts the total slightly against the plain rule of three. Anyone who has to keep amounts exact for medical reasons, for example during a nutrition therapy prescribed by a doctor, should discuss them with a doctor or a registered dietitian. Your serving count is calculated in your browser only, it is neither stored nor transmitted.
Instructions
- Finely dice the onion. Peel and chop the apples, then divide the pieces into two equal batches and set aside separately.
- Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat and let the sugar caramelise in it.
- Add the diced onion and one batch of apple pieces and sweat briefly. Deglaze with the cider and let everything simmer for about 8 minutes.
- Stir in the double cream, then pass the sauce through a sieve to give you a smooth mixture.
- Add the remaining apple pieces to the sauce and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Season the sauce with salt, pepper and lemon juice, then taste and adjust as needed.
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Nutrition facts per serving (estimate)
| Calories | 195 kcal |
|---|---|
| Carbohydrates | 12 g |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Fat | 16 g |
| Fibre | 1 g |
| of which sugar | 9 g |
Frequently asked questions
What does this apple sauce go best with?
It works especially well with roast pork or poultry, but it's also lovely alongside cheese or savoury pancakes.
Can I replace the cider?
Yes. If you don't have cider to hand, use dry apple juice or a mild white wine instead.
What is double cream and can I substitute it?
The original uses German Crème double, an extra-rich cream. Double cream or heavy cream works perfectly. Whipping cream is fine too, though the sauce will be a little lighter and less creamy.
How long does the apple sauce keep?
Stored in a sealed container in the fridge, it keeps for about 2 to 3 days. Warm it through gently before serving and adjust the seasoning if needed.
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