Expert names apple sauce as universal baking substitute

A physician, athlete, and advocate of a healthy lifestyle has named a substitute for butter. Most often, as the doctor emphasized, it is used for baking and healthy desserts.

“It«s apple sauce. There are several points to remember before using the product. An apple note will be noticeable, especially if used in large quantities. Baked goods become more moist and dense — for »airiness,« baking powder might be needed. Finished products often take on a golden-brown hue. Muffins, cupcakes, brownies, oatmeal cookies, donuts, and lean baked goods turn out particularly tasty. And it»s important to use unsweetened and additive-free sauce, such as baby food or homemade,” said Sergey Tetyushkin.

Here«s how apple sauce can be used:

1. Fat alternative. The sauce can replace 50% to 100% of oil or butter. The dough«s moisture and tenderness will be preserved, while the calorie content decreases. The usual proportion is 1:1, but for ideal texture, often only a small part of the fat is replaced.

2. Egg replacement. Indispensable for vegan cooking and allergies. The sauce works as a binding component, “holding” the dough together. One tablespoon replaces one egg.

3. Texture improvement. Even without fully replacing ingredients, the sauce makes baked goods juicy, dense, and protects them from quick staling. Muffins, brownies, and sponges stay fresh longer.

4. Natural sweetener. The fruit sugar in the sauce allows reducing the amount of sugar specified in the recipe.

5. Flavor enrichment. Adds a light apple note and pairs well with cinnamon, vanilla, nuts, and carrots.

Earlier, the doctor told the whole truth about the fat-burning process from the perspective of molecules, hormones, and other biochemistry, and revealed under what circumstances adipose tissue begins to decrease. Details are in the physician and athlete«s column.