Emulsifier Free Chunky Cinnamon Applesauce
Warm, spiced, and full of real apple texture, this homemade applesauce is the kind of thing that makes you wonder why you ever bought it in a jar. Store-bought versions are notorious for sneaking in stabilizers, thickeners, and emulsifiers that have no business being in something as simple as cooked apples — so making your own is genuinely the cleanest route. Here, it's just fresh apple chunks, a touch of honey, Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, and a pinch of sea salt, all simmered together until the fruit breaks down into something irresistibly cozy. A potato masher keeps things rustic and chunky rather than perfectly smooth, which means every spoonful has real body and character. The optional squeeze of lemon juice brightens the whole thing and helps the flavors pop. Serve it warm alongside a savory dinner, spoon it over oatmeal, or eat it straight from the pot — no judgment here.
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6 servings
- 3 lbs apples (about 6 medium), peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch chunks
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ⅛ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the apple chunks, water, honey, Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, and salt in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir to coat the apples evenly.
- 2
Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples are completely tender and beginning to break down, about 15–18 minutes. The apples should offer no resistance when pressed with a spoon.
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