Eggless Classic Applesauce
Warm, fragrant, and deeply comforting, this homemade applesauce is the kind of simple kitchen project that delivers way more than the effort it asks for. A blend of tart Granny Smith and sweet Honeycrisp apples gives the sauce a beautifully balanced flavor ā bright from the lemon juice, gently spiced with cinnamon, and just sweet enough without going overboard. Everything comes together in a single saucepan, so cleanup is minimal and the whole process feels almost effortless. You control the texture entirely, whether you want something rustic and chunky or silky smooth ā a quick mash with a fork or potato masher gets you exactly where you want to be. It's a naturally egg-free recipe with no hidden additives or preservatives, just real fruit and pantry staples you probably already have on hand. Serve it warm alongside pork chops, spoon it over oatmeal, or eat it straight from the pot ā honestly, no judgment there.
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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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