Homemade Bourbon Cinnamon Applesauce
Homemade bourbon cinnamon applesauce is sure to get you in the mood for the Fall season. It fills your whole house with a pleasant cinnamon apple aroma.
Ingredients
- 6 cups apples (about 2 pounds or 6-8 apples) peeled and chopped
- ¾ cup water
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ cup whiskey or bourbon
Instructions
- Cut the apples into ½" cubes and add them to a saucepan with the lemon juice, cinnamon and water. Cover with a lid and bring the mixture to a rapid simmer over medium heat.
- Cook for 15 minutes, then add the bourbon or whiskey. Cover and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the apples can be easily pierced with a fork.
- Remove from the heat and mash the apples with a potato masher or fork. Enjoy warm or cold!
Notes
- You can leave the skin on the apples if you like for more of a rustic feel.
- If you want a more consistent, smooth applesauce throw everything into a blender.
- Add more water if you need to when mashing/blending the applesauce.
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