Simon Hopkinson's apple sauce - Telegraph Place the apples in a small stainless-steel pan, add 4-5 tablespoons of water, the cloves and sugar and stir together. Place the pan over a medium heat and, once the mixture is beginning to bubble, allow to cook very slowly, stirring occasionally, until the apples have broken down and are fully soft. Whisk together a bit to smooth the sauce slightly, then tip into a bowl and allow to cool before serving. Simon Hopkinson Cooks (Ebury Press, £25)