Spiced Apple and Raisin Sauce
Transform your favorite fall flavors into a luscious, versatile treat with this Spiced Apple and Raisin Sauce! Bursting with tender, butter-coated apples, sweet plump raisins, and fragrant spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, this sauce is simmered to perfection until thick and syrupy. A splash of lemon juice brightens the flavors, while a touch of vanilla adds warmth. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy recipe is perfect for topping pancakes, waffles, or even a scoop of ice cream, and it also pairs beautifully with roasted pork or chicken. Whether you're looking for a cozy breakfast upgrade or a sweet-savory condiment, this spiced sauce is a must-try for your autumn table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium Apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and diced
- 0.5 cup Raisins
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.125 teaspoon Ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 cup Water
Instructions
Peel, core, and dice the apples into small, evenly-sized pieces to ensure uniform cooking.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter until it begins to foam.
Add the diced apples to the saucepan and stir to coat them in the melted butter.
Stir in the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Mix well to evenly coat the apples with the spices.
Pour the water and lemon juice into the pan, then mix thoroughly. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let the mixture cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
After 15 minutes, stir in the raisins and continue to cook for an additional 5 minutes, uncovered, until the apples are soft and the liquid has thickened into a syrupy consistency.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Let the sauce cool slightly before serving.
Serve warm as a topping for pancakes, waffles, ice cream, or roasted meats. Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
746 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.8 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.3 g | 72% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 27 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 141.6 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.1 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 109.0 g | ||
| Protein | 2.6 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 117 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 873 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
