Recipe: Oven-Roasted Applesauce Scented with Rosemary and Vanilla
Summary: The clean, pure flavor of apples caramelized in the oven shines through, with notes of rosemary and fragrant vanilla, in this rustic oven-baked applesauce.
Ingredients
- Olive oil
- 2 ½-3 pound apples, peeled, cored and cut into chunks (I used a mix of Fuji, Honeycrisp and Green Dragon; use what you like)
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- Pinch kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon Heilala vanilla paste [1]
- 1 teaspoon boiled apple cider
Instructions
- Lightly brush some olive oil in a 9- by 13-inch baking dish. Turn oven on to 375 degrees. [2]
- Add apples to baking dish, sprinkle with rosemary and bake, uncovered, for about 35 minutes. Test apples with a knife to make sure they are soft. [3]
- If done, remove dish from oven, add butter, salt, vanilla paste and boiled cider. Mash with a potato masher, right in the dish, until apples are chunky and everything is mixed well. (Butter will melt into the hot apples.)
- Scrape into a serving bowl and either serve warm, or serve at room temperature.
- Serves 4-6.
Sunday Supper
See this page [5] for all the wonderful #SundaySupper dishes I have made since I joined this group, and links to all the other delicious dishes made by my fellow cooks.
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 35 minutes
Diet type: Vegetarian, vegan
Number of servings (yield): 4-6
Culinary tradition: USA (Nouveau)
My rating
[6]Our Holiday Music/Movie/TV-Inspired Recipes
This week our #SundaySupper blogger crew is all about holiday inspirations, hosted by Tammi of Momma’s Meals. [7] Check out the variety of things we have cooked up for you! Try this Oven-Roasted Applesauce Scented with Rosemary and Vanilla or find something else from the menu below that floats your boat:
Party Appetizers & Snacks:
- Oven-Roasted Applesauce Scented with Rosemary & Vanilla [8] – Inspired by the song “Christmas in the Trenches” – Shockingly Delicious
- Roasted Chestnuts [9]Inspired by the movie “The Christmas Song” – Food Lust People Love
- A Popcorn Trio [10] Inspired by the song “Let it Snow” – Hot Momma’s Kitchen Chaos
- Chai Tea Abominable Snow Buddies [11] Inspired by the movie “Rudolph” – Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Raisin Bran Muffins for a Crowd [12] Inspired by the movie “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” – In The Kitchen With Audrey and Maurene
- Icicle Candy and Reindeer Snacks [13]Inspired by the movie “Snow” – Treats & Trinkets
- A Christmas Carol Plum Pudding [14] Inspired by the movie “A Christmas Carol” – No One Likes Crumbley Cookies
- Yukon Mashed Potato Cakes [15] Inspired by the movie “Rudolph” – Cookin’ Mimi
- Christmas Pudding [16] Inspired by the song “Over the River and Through the Woods” – A Kitchen Hoor
- Pumpkin Pudding [17] Inspired by the movie “Nightmare Before Christmas” – Basic N Delicious
- Elf-Inspired Christmas “Grams” [18] Inspired by the movie “Elf” – MarocMama
- Sugarplums [19] Inspired by the movie “The Nutcracker” – Happy Baking Days
- Chai Spiced Roasted Nuts [20] Inspired by the song “Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire” – Take A Bite Out of Boca
Festive Main Dishes
- Maple Syrup Spaghetti [21]– Inspired by the movie “Elf”- Momma’s Meals
- Who Hash [22]Inspired by the movie “How The Grinch Stole Christmas” –girlichef
- Ginger Orange Glazed Cornish Hens [23]Inspired by the song “The 12 Days of Christmas” –Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
- NY Hot Dog with Sabrett-style Onion Sauce [24] Inspired by the movie “Die Hard” – Small Wallet, Big Appetite
- Classic Caesar Salad [25]Inspired by the movie “The Santa Clause” – The Little Ferraro Kitchen
- Individuals Meatloaves & Horseradish Mashed Potatoes for Mommy’s Little Piggies [26]– Inspired by the movie “A Christmas Story” – The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
- Christmas Waffles [27]Inspired by the TV special “A Claymation Christmas Celebration” – Curious Cuisiniere
- Filthy Animal Pizza [28] Inspired by the movie “Home Alone” – Foxes Love Lemons
- Chicken Orzo Soup [29] Inspired by the song “12 Days of Christmas” – Family Foodie
- Brandied Candied Sweet Potatoes [30] Inspired by the song “Christmas Is The Time To Say ‘I Love You’ ” – Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
Sweet Holiday Treats:
- Gin and Tonic Cupcakes [31]Inspired by Adam Sandler’s ” The Chanukah Song” – The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
- Chocolate Chip Shortbread Bars [32] Inspired by the movie “Love Actually” – Magnolia Days
- Gingerbread Marshmallows [33] Inspired by the song “Marshmallow World” – Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
- Hazelnut Chocolate Chip Cookies [34] Inspired by the movie “The Gremlins” – Killer Bunnies, Inc
- White Chocolate Peppermint Fudge [35] Inspired by the song “I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas” – Alida’s Kitchen
- Snowball Cookies [36]– Inspired by the movie “White Christmas” –The Foodie Army Wife
- Penuche Fudge [37] Inspired by the movie “Elf” – Pies and Plots
- Hot Chocolate Cookies [38] Inspired by the movie “Santa Clause” – Mess Makes Food
- South Pacific Coconut Tres Leche Cake [39] Inspired by the movie “South Pacific” –The Ninja Baker
- Cookies & Cream Fudge [40] Inspired by the movie “Elf” – The Messy Baker
Cozy Drinks:
- Toasted Coconut Hot Cocoa– [41] Inspired by the song “Let It Snow”– Chocolate Moosey
- The Christmas Gram [42]Inspired by the movie “Elf” – An Appealing Plan
- Eggnog Hot Chocolate [43] Inspired by the movie “National Lampoons Christmas Vacation” – Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Vermont Hot Cocoa [44] Inspired by the movie “White Christmas” – Kudos Kitchen By Renee
- Spiked Hot Chocolate Peppermint Ice Cream Floats [45] Inspired by the song “Holly Jolly Christmas “ –NeighborFood
- This is Christmas; Wine Pairings for Holiday Themed#SundaySupper Recipes [46] – ENOFYLZ Wine Blog