Comfort foods reach back to our earliest childhood memories of heavenly aromas from Grandma's kitchen and remind us that in cooking, simplicity is a sign of perfection.
Apricot-Apple Sauce is delicious hot or cold, chunky or smooth, so versatile that you'll want to make extra. try it as a topping for oatmeal or serve it for dessert with tender butter cookies. In addition to complementing the roasted flavors of pork, it is equally at home served with your favorite poultry.
Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon butter or margarine
- 1 medium apple, peeled, cored, and chopped
- 1 can (17 oz.) California apricot halves, quartered (reserve fluid)
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Directions:
In a small saucepan, melt butter; add apple and apricot liquid. Simmer apple for 2 minutes. Add apricots and seasonings; continue to cook 1 minute longer. Serve hot or cold over roasted pork or chicken.
For a smoother sauce: In a food processor or blender, whirl sauce until smooth.
Yields 2 cups sauce.