Shellfish Free Classic Applesauce
Warm, fragrant, and made entirely from scratch, this homemade applesauce is the kind of simple kitchen project that delivers way more than the effort it requires. A blend of tart Granny Smith and sweet Honeycrisp apples gives the sauce a beautifully balanced flavor ā bright and a little tangy, with a gentle warmth from the cinnamon. Everything simmers together in one pot until the apples collapse into a soft, spoonable sauce you can mash to whatever texture you like, chunky or silky smooth. A splash of fresh lemon juice keeps the color vibrant and adds just enough brightness to make the apple flavor really pop. It's naturally free from any seafood or ocean-derived ingredients, so there's zero concern about hidden allergens sneaking in through a store-bought jar. Serve it warm alongside pork chops, dollop it over oatmeal, or just eat it straight from the pot 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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