Savory Applesauce (Accompaniment to Pork Chops)

Submitted by Kittencalrecipezazz

"Make this only if you are a garlic-lover! This is a double recipe, it will make about 4 cups, as I always make lots and then freeze in 1/2-cup plastic containers to serve with pork chops, it can be reduced by half if desired."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 4 cups

ingredients

• 8 granny smith apples, peeled, cored and chopped
• 1 cup water
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 4 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 5 -7 garlic cloves (each clove cut into quarters)
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• salt and pepper

directions

1. In a large pot, simmer all ingredients except the salt and pepper, covered, stirring occasionally until the apples are falling apart and the garlic is tender (about 15-20 minutes).
2. Mash the garlic pieces to mix with the applesauce.
3. Season with salt and pepper.

Reviews

[Sweet Baboo]

I have made this twice now, once as written and the second time using up some unsweetened applesauce...both times fabulous! The second time I sauteed the garlic, and then mixed the applesauce and other ingredients in the same pan that I had used to brown the pork chops, and I really liked the way it picked up that flavour in that variation. This recipe really makes pork chops sing!

 

[meganalissa]

Excellent! A wonderful accompaniment to pork chops. Very easy too.

 

[Cookworm]

All I have to say is WOW!