Lactose 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 the jarred stuff. 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 for brightness, a touch of cinnamon for warmth, and a pinch of salt to tie it all together. Since the recipe is entirely fruit-based with no dairy involved whatsoever, it's naturally a worry-free choice for anyone avoiding lactose without any substitutions required. You control the texture, too ā a few quick mashes keep it rustic and chunky, while a little extra effort gives you something silky smooth. Serve it warm alongside a pork chop, 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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