The BEST apple sauce I've ever had is this:
1. Peel a bunch of bright green apples. You know those ones that are kind of sour or tangy? Yeah them.
2. Dice them, it doesn't matter on the shape as long as they're roughly pizza pineapple size.
3. Cover with water and add 1 table spoon of sugar per apple (or per 2 apples if they are small). Usually I cap this at 3 tablespoons and add more when done for taste if needed (usually not).
4. Bring to Boil stirring occasionally.
5. When it gets to a boil turn it down to simmering and keep stirring. When the apples are looking like sauce then it's good and done! They naturally break down, no need to purée it. I never understood that.
I like mine not so sweet, with some icecream on top. A lot of my friends will add cinnamon to this recipe but I don't. You could also try mixing it with raisin cookies. Or other fruits, like raisins/saltanas/banana/etc.
I'm sorry you've had a bit of a miss with the one you bought but honestly the ones you buy are AWFUL. I know because I had to live on the stuff for a month in hospital and I almost vomited it up on contact every time. You could try marinating pork with it, or perhaps using it in a pork meatloaf or sausage if you're feeling adventurous! Pork and apple is a unique and amazing combination. You could just try some on some roast pork, that would be AMAZING!
