Poached apples are delicious.

[blogslut]

And they smell heavenly while simmering in spices. Yay!

[ret5hd]

1. If you would hunt them legally they would smell even more heavenly.

[blogslut]

2. True

Mine was just minding its own business, hanging with its apple buddies and I snatched it right up. I am a terrible person.

[Thor_MN]

6. Illict apples would taste better due to the danger of being caught.

There's something about being naughty... in an inconsequential way.

[Major Nikon]

3. I make my own applesauce by poaching the apples

I leave the skins on for higher fiber and add a little cinnamon and/or nutmeg and it fills the whole house up with the smell.

[blogslut]

4. I noticed

...seems like just a bit of boiling time from soft apple to mush. I may have to try to make applesauce someday.

[Major Nikon]

5. It doesn't take long. About 15-20 mins of simmering

Depending on how small you cut up the apples and if they are sour or sweet apples.

You don't have to add much water. I add about 1/4 cup for 4-6 apples just to get everything going. Once they have softened, you just hit them with a stick blender until you get the consistency you want. I like them kinda lumpy.

I make them every time I roast a pork loin or tenderloin, or do pork chops.

[surrealAmerican]

8. It's even faster if you make it in the microwave.

Just cut them up, put them in a covered container, and microwave for a few minutes. Mash after cooking. (I like it lumpy too - so I just use a potato masher.)

I usually add a little lemon juice, and a lot of cinnamon and/or ginger.

[sarge43]

7. Now try poached pears ... mmmm. n/t