Quick Apple Sauce
Quick Apple Sauce is a simple, homemade condiment made by simmering apples with a small amount of water until soft, then mashing or blending them. It typically includes apples, a sweetener like sugar or honey, and a dash of cinnamon for warmth. This version is a staple in American and European home cooking, valued for its speed and versatility.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is primarily a source of carbohydrates, with minimal fat and protein. It provides a good amount of dietary fiber and vitamin C, with a typical serving containing around 100-120 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 110 kcal |
| Protein | 0.5 g |
| Carbs | 28 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Fiber | 4.5 g |
| Sugar | 22 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
| Potassium | 190 mg |
| Vitamin C | 8 mg |
| Vitamin A | 100 IU |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin K | 4 mcg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05 mg |
| Copper | 0.05 mg |
| Iron | 0.3 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Quick Apple Sauce is a culturally adaptable recipe, often made with whatever apple variety is on hand, making it a practical way to use up fruit. Nutritionally, it's a naturally sweetened alternative to processed desserts, retaining much of the apple's beneficial fiber.
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