Pork Free Classic Applesauce
Warm, fragrant, and deeply comforting, this homemade applesauce is the kind of simple recipe that reminds you why cooking from scratch is always worth it. A blend of tart Granny Smith and sweet Honeycrisp apples gives the sauce a beautifully balanced flavor that no store-bought jar can quite match. A splash of fresh lemon juice brightens everything up, while cinnamon and a pinch of salt round out the sweetness in the most satisfying way. The whole thing comes together in a single saucepan with just a handful of pantry staples ā no animal products, no hidden additives, nothing to second-guess. You control the texture too, whether you prefer it rustic and chunky or silky smooth depends entirely on how much you work that masher. Serve it warm alongside roasted meats, swirl it into oatmeal, or eat it straight from the pot ā honestly, all three are valid choices.
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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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