Dairy 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 it in a jar. A blend of tart Granny Smith and sweet Honeycrisp apples gives it a beautifully balanced flavor that no store-bought version can quite match. Everything comes together in a single saucepan with just a handful of pantry staples ā lemon juice brightens it up, cinnamon adds warmth, and a pinch of salt pulls it all together. The good news for anyone avoiding dairy is that this recipe is naturally free of it, with no substitutions or workarounds needed whatsoever. You control the texture entirely, mashing lightly for a rustic, chunky sauce or going at it more aggressively for something silky smooth. It's equally at home spooned alongside a pork chop, stirred into oatmeal, or eaten straight from the pot with a spoon ā no judgment here.
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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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