Gut Friendly Classic Applesauce
Warm, lightly spiced, and made with just a handful of real ingredients, this homemade applesauce is the kind of simple comfort food that earns a permanent spot in your weekly rotation. A blend of tart Granny Smith and sweet Honeycrisp apples gives it a beautifully balanced flavor that no store-bought jar can quite match. Gently simmered until the fruit collapses into a silky, naturally sweet sauce, it's easy on the digestive system and free from the additives, thickeners, and preservatives that can make packaged versions a gamble. The lemon juice brightens everything up while helping the apples break down evenly, and the cinnamon adds just enough warmth without overwhelming the fruit. You control the texture ā a few passes with a masher keeps it rustic and chunky, while a little more effort gives you something smooth and spoonable. Serve it warm alongside a meal, stir it into oatmeal, or eat it straight from the jar cold ā honestly, all three are valid choices.
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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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