
Warm, fragrant, and made entirely from scratch, this homemade applesauce is the kind of simple comfort food that tastes infinitely better than anything from a jar. A blend of tart Granny Smith and sweet Honeycrisp apples gives it a beautifully balanced flavor ā bright from the lemon juice, gently spiced with cinnamon, and just sweet enough without being cloying. The whole thing comes together in a single saucepan with just a handful of pantry staples, no thickeners or fillers needed. Naturally free of grains in any form, this is a recipe where the ingredient list is refreshingly clean and straightforward. You control the texture too ā a few passes with a potato masher keeps it rustic and chunky, while a little more effort gives you something silky and smooth. Serve it warm alongside a cozy dinner, spoon it over oatmeal, or eat it straight from the pot ā no judgment here.
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Combine the apple chunks, water, lemon juice, sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a large saucepan. Stir to coat the apples evenly.
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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