Mustard Free Classic Applesauce
Warm, fragrant, and made entirely from scratch, this homemade applesauce is the kind of simple kitchen project that delivers way more than the effort it requires. A blend of tart Granny Smith and sweet Honeycrisp apples gives the sauce a beautifully balanced flavor ā bright from the lemon juice, gently spiced with cinnamon, and just sweet enough without being cloying. Everything comes together in a single saucepan, and you control the texture from chunky and rustic to silky smooth with nothing more than a potato masher. For anyone navigating mustard-free eating, this recipe is naturally in the clear ā no condiments, no hidden spice blends, just clean, whole ingredients you can see and trust. Store-bought applesauce and prepared fruit sauces can sometimes contain unexpected additives or seasoning mixes, so making your own is genuinely the safest and most satisfying route. It's wonderful served warm alongside pork, spooned over oatmeal, or eaten straight from the jar with a spoon ā no judgment here.
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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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