Ginger Free Classic Applesauce
Warm, sweet, 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 Granny Smith and Honeycrisp apples brings the perfect balance of tart brightness and natural sweetness, with a touch of cinnamon and lemon juice rounding everything out beautifully. Many store-bought applesauce brands sneak in spice blends that can include ginger, making this from-scratch version a genuinely reassuring alternative ā you control every single ingredient. The method is refreshingly straightforward: just one saucepan, a short simmer, and a quick mash to whatever texture you're in the mood for. Go chunky and rustic or smooth and silky ā it's entirely up to you. Serve it warm alongside pork chops, spoon it over oatmeal, or eat it straight from the pot with zero apologies.
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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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