Slow Cooked Applesauce

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Slow Cooked Applesauce
45 min.
10
75kcal
100%sweetness
5.48%saltiness
49.43%sourness
20.47%bitterness
4.78%savoriness
5.79%fattiness
0%spiciness

Suggestions

This slow-cooked applesauce is the perfect side dish for any occasion. With a sweet and spicy flavor profile, it's a delicious and healthy treat that your family and friends will love. The best part? It's so easy to make! Simply peel and chop your apples, add them to a pot with some water, and let it simmer away until you have a delicious, healthy sauce. The longer you cook it, the softer and more delicious it becomes. Plus, it's vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free, so everyone can enjoy it. With a glycemic index of 10.7 and a nutrition score of 1.6195652173913%, this applesauce is a tasty and healthy treat. It's also packed with flavonoids and nutrients, offering a range of health benefits. The sweetness of the apples combines with cinnamon and nutmeg to create a delightful flavor profile. This sauce is perfect as a side dish or as a tasty snack. So, why not give it a try? Impress your family and friends with this delicious and healthy treat today!

Ingredients

  •  apples 
  • cup water (more if necessary)
  • tablespoons brown sugar 
  • tablespoons brown sugar 
  • 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon 
  • pinch nutmeg 
  • pinch salt 

Equipment

  • pot
  • stove

Directions

  1. Peel and core apples. Thinly slice and rough chop them.
  2. Add them to a medium-to large pot over medium-high heat on the stove.
  3. Add water and stir. Once the water starts to simmer, reduce heat to med-low and stir.
  4. Add cinnamon, nutmeg and salt and stir. Cook over medium low heat for 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Depending on how you like the consistency of your applesauce, cook another hour for softer sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Calories75kcal
Protein1.25%
Fat2.12%
Carbs96.63%

Properties

Glycemic Index
10.7
Glycemic Load
3.34
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.6195652173913%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.43mg
Peonidin
0.02mg
Catechin
1.18mg
Epigallocatechin
0.24mg
Epicatechin
6.85mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.01mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.17mg
Luteolin
0.11mg
Kaempferol
0.13mg
Quercetin
3.65mg

Taste

Sweetness:
100%
Saltiness:
5.48%
Sourness:
49.43%
Bitterness:
20.47%
Savoriness:
4.78%
Fattiness:
5.79%
Spiciness:
0%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:75.45kcal
3.77%
Fat:0.19g
0.3%
Saturated Fat:0.05g
0.32%
Carbohydrates:19.75g
6.58%
Net Carbohydrates:17.49g
6.36%
Sugar:16.48g
18.31%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:8.01mg
0.35%
Protein:0.26g
0.51%
Fiber:2.26g
9.03%
Vitamin C:4.19mg
5.08%
Potassium:107.73mg
3.08%
Manganese:0.06mg
2.84%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
2.03%
Vitamin K:2.03µg
1.94%
Copper:0.03mg
1.66%
Magnesium:5.68mg
1.42%
Vitamin B2:0.02mg
1.4%
Calcium:13.33mg
1.33%
Vitamin E:0.17mg
1.11%
Phosphorus:10.58mg
1.06%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.06%
Source:Foodista