Turkey Free Classic Applesauce
Warm, fragrant, and made entirely from scratch, this homemade applesauce is the kind of simple recipe that earns a permanent spot in your rotation. A blend of tart Granny Smith and sweet Honeycrisp apples gives it a beautifully balanced flavor that store-bought versions rarely match. Fresh lemon juice brightens everything up, while cinnamon and a touch of sugar round it out into something that tastes genuinely special. The whole thing comes together in a single saucepan, and you control the texture ā leave it a little chunky or mash it smooth depending on your mood. It's naturally meat-free and built entirely from pantry staples and fresh fruit, so there's nothing to second-guess about what's in it. Serve it warm alongside pork chops, spoon it over oatmeal, or eat it straight from the jar 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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