Turmeric Free Classic Applesauce
There is something deeply comforting about a pot of homemade applesauce bubbling away on the stove, filling the kitchen with the warm scent of cinnamon and sweet cooked fruit. The combination of tart Granny Smith and mellow Honeycrisp apples gives this sauce a beautifully balanced flavor ā bright enough to wake up your palate, sweet enough to feel like a treat. A splash of lemon juice keeps everything fresh and vibrant, while just a pinch of salt pulls the whole thing together in a way that makes store-bought versions taste flat by comparison. The mashing step is where you get to make it your own ā leave it rustic and chunky or work it into a silky, spoonable sauce depending on your mood. For anyone avoiding certain spices and additives that sneak into commercial applesauce blends, this straightforward recipe is a breath of fresh air ā every single ingredient is right there in plain sight. It works beautifully as a side dish, a topping for oatmeal or pancakes, or simply eaten by the spoonful straight from the jar.
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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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