MSG Free Classic Applesauce
Warm, cinnamon-scented, and made entirely from scratch, this homemade applesauce is the kind of simple comfort food that never gets old. The combination of tart Granny Smith and sweet Honeycrisp apples creates a beautifully balanced flavor that no jar from the grocery store can quite match ā and store-bought versions often sneak in additives and flavor enhancers you'd rather avoid. Here, every single ingredient is clean and recognizable: fresh apples, lemon juice, a touch of sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. The apples simmer down into a naturally sweet, fragrant sauce without any shortcuts or mystery ingredients. You control the texture too, mashing to whatever consistency you love ā chunky and rustic or silky smooth. It's equally at home spooned over pork chops, stirred into oatmeal, or eaten straight from the pot with a spoon.
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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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