Nutmeg Free Classic Applesauce
Warm, cinnamon-scented applesauce made from scratch is one of those simple pleasures that store-bought versions never quite capture. A blend of tart Granny Smith and sweet Honeycrisp apples gives this sauce a beautifully balanced flavor ā bright from the lemon juice, gently sweet, and just fragrant enough from the cinnamon. Many commercial applesauces and spice blends sneak in warming spices like nutmeg, so making it yourself means you stay in complete control of every ingredient in the pot. The method is refreshingly straightforward: simmer the apples until they collapse, then mash to whatever texture makes you happy ā rustic and chunky or silky smooth. A pinch of kosher salt pulls all the flavors together in a way that might surprise you. Serve it warm alongside a pork chop, spoon it over oatmeal, or eat it straight from the jar ā no judgment here. It keeps well in the fridge, so a single batch goes a long way.
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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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