Pecan Free Classic Applesauce
Warm, cinnamon-scented, and made entirely from scratch, this homemade applesauce is the kind of simple comfort food that earns a permanent spot in your weekly rotation. A blend of tart Granny Smith and sweet Honeycrisp apples gives it a beautifully balanced flavor that no store-bought jar can quite match. Everything comes together in a single saucepan with just a handful of pantry staples ā no nuts, no additives, no mystery ingredients to second-guess. The mashing step is where you get to make it your own, whether you prefer a rustic, chunky texture or a silky smooth sauce. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens the whole thing and keeps the apple flavor tasting vivid rather than flat. Serve it warm alongside pork chops, swirl it into oatmeal, or just 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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