Black Pepper Free Classic Applesauce
Warm, fragrant, and deeply comforting, this homemade applesauce is the kind of simple recipe that makes you wonder why you ever bought the jarred stuff. A blend of tart Granny Smith and sweet Honeycrisp apples gives it a beautifully balanced flavor that no store-bought version can quite match. Lemon juice brightens everything up, while a touch of cinnamon and a pinch of salt round out the natural sweetness of the fruit. For anyone avoiding black pepper, this recipe is a natural fit ā the ingredient list is clean and straightforward, with zero hidden spice blends or seasoning mixes to second-guess. You control the texture too, mashing to a rustic chunkiness or a silky smooth consistency depending on your mood. It's equally at home spooned alongside a pork roast, stirred into oatmeal, or eaten straight from the pot with a spoon.
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6 servings
- 3 lbs apples (about 6 medium; a mix of granny smith and honeycrisp works well), peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch chunks
- ā cup water
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- Ā½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ā tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- 1
Combine the apple chunks, water, lemon juice, sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a large saucepan. Stir to coat the apples evenly.
- 2
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 18ā22 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are completely tender and collapse easily when pressed with a spoon.
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