There are a lot of things you can do with applesauce. People have been using it not just as an accompaniment to their meals, but as an interesting addition to everything from boxed pancakes to store-bought mayonnaise as a way to improve their texture and flavor. Where people often struggle, though, is how to make applesauce more interesting in itself.
With such a recognizable and easygoing flavor, it can feel tempting not to mess with this sauce to avoid inadvertently ruining it. Well, folks, we're here to tell you that it's time to be brave. There are countless ways to enliven your applesauce, from the way that you prepare it to the ingredients you add, which make this food more than the sum of its parts.
Various ingredients can add spice, smoothness, warmth, and extra depth, which can all make your applesauce taste much richer. Opting for a different cooking method, meanwhile, can not just make it taste better, but it can cut out a lot of the hard work of making it. It's time to stop putting up with substandard applesauce, and to start employing these ingenious upgrades.
1. Infuse your applesauce with aromatic spices While some applesauces can have a hint of spice, usually from the addition of cinnamon, it's rare that spiciness is front and center with this dish's flavor profile. Next time you make it, though, we recommend taking a different approach.
The sprightliness of this applesauce is practically begging to be made more complex with extra spices, and throwing in aroma.
