Sesame Free Classic Applesauce
Warm, fragrant, and deeply comforting, this homemade applesauce is the kind of simple kitchen project that makes the whole house smell incredible. A blend of tart Granny Smith and sweet Honeycrisp apples gives it a beautifully balanced flavor that no store-bought jar can quite match. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens everything up, while a touch of cinnamon and just enough sugar round it out without making it cloying. The whole thing comes together in one saucepan with barely any prep, and you control the texture ā keep it rustic and chunky or mash it smooth, whatever suits your mood. For anyone navigating sesame-free eating, this recipe is naturally worry-free from start to finish, built entirely from whole fruits and pantry staples with zero hidden allergen risk. It's wonderful served warm alongside pork chops or roasted chicken, spooned over oatmeal, or eaten straight from the pot with a spoon ā no judgment here.
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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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