Seeds Free Classic Applesauce
Warm, fragrant, and made entirely from scratch, this homemade applesauce is the kind of simple comfort food that reminds you why cooking from scratch is always worth it. The combination of tart Granny Smith and sweet Honeycrisp apples creates a beautifully balanced sauce ā bright from the lemon juice, gently spiced with cinnamon, and just sweet enough without being cloying. Store-bought versions can be a minefield for anyone avoiding seeds, since some brands sneak in fruit blends or flavorings with unexpected additions, so making your own puts you completely in control. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and clean, with nothing hidden in the mix. You get to decide 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 smooth. It's equally at home spooned alongside a pork chop, stirred into oatmeal, or eaten straight from the jar with a spoon. Once you taste how good this is, the jarred stuff will be hard to go back to.
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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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