High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Classic Applesauce
Most store-bought applesauce sneaks in sweeteners you didn't ask for, which makes a homemade batch like this one genuinely worth the effort. Here, a simple mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp apples does the heavy lifting ā the tartness of one variety balances the natural sweetness of the other, so you only need a small amount of plain granulated sugar to round things out. A splash of fresh lemon juice brightens the whole pot, and a half teaspoon of cinnamon gives it that warm, familiar depth without any mystery additives. The cooking process is wonderfully low-maintenance: everything goes into one saucepan, simmers until the apples collapse into themselves, and then you mash to whatever texture makes you happy. Chunky and rustic or silky smooth, it's entirely your call. Serve it warm alongside a pork chop, spoon it over oatmeal, or eat it straight from the jar ā no label-reading required.
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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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