One of the easiest ways to bring fall to life for your nose, is, I think, homemade applesauce simmering away on the stove. Such a cozy comforting smell that tells tales of crisp orchards, and warm evenings by the fireplace, hinting of the holidays to come.
If you've never made it before, it truly is easy as a wink!
Wash, peel, core, and slice up your apples
(I like using a variety of apples for depth of flavor)
Throw all of the slices into a pot, and add a smidgen of water to coat the bottom
(just to keep them from burning before they start releasing their own juice)
Cover
Simmer away on medium-low until soft and falling apart, stirring occasionally.
When they're done, you have a few textural options:
+ Mash with a potato masher or just stir thoroughly with a spoon for a rustic texture (my favorite!)
+ Run through a food mill for a "traditional" applesauce texture
+ Give it a whirl in the blender (after it has cooled a bit) for a super-smooth baby foodish texture
After that, the options continue! You can leave the sauce as is, add a hearty dose of cinnamon, add honey or sugar if you used tart apples, experiment with other spices (cardamom, nutmeg, ginger, allspice...) - sky's the limit!
Ohhhhh, and the best part? Savoring that just-made warm applesauce fresh from the stove. A little bit of autumnal heaven partying in your mouth!
Enjoy!
Do you make homemade applesauce?
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