Nanna's Apple Sauce

Nanna made the best apple sauce ever. It was the highlight of my childhood Christmas dinners. Nanna always served pork and chicken instead of the more usual turkey. Her apple sauce was golden and chunky, and baked in the oven, unlike the traditional version which is made on the stovetop and is more like a puree.

Nanna's Apple Sauce

Ingredients

• 1lb Bramley apples
• 1 tbsp sugar, or to taste
• 1-2 tbsps water

Cooking Directions

1. Peel the apples, and grate coarsely. Put the apples in a Pyrex baking dish. Stir in a little sugar and water. Cover with kitchen foil. Bake in the oven alongside the meat until the apples are tender. Serve warm or cold.

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