I love applesauce. It is comforting and a wonderful accompaniment to many dishes. It’s also a dish that really is seriously simple to make. But my one caveat about applesauce is that it must be chunky. I’m not a fan of the totally pureed version. However, if you are, no worries. Just cook the sauces down until you can puree them with a hand blender; you can also use a potato masher to leave a little texture.
Here, you’ll find two of my very favorite applesauce versions, both with some added surprises.