Anti Inflammatory Whole30 Cinnamon Apple Sauce
Warm, fragrant, and naturally sweet, this homemade applesauce is the kind of simple recipe that makes you wonder why you ever bought the jarred stuff. Real apples, a squeeze of lemon, and a generous hit of cinnamon and nutmeg come together in one pot to create something that tastes genuinely nourishing — because it is. Both cinnamon and nutmeg are well-regarded for their anti-inflammatory properties, and pairing them with whole fruit means you're getting fiber and natural sugars without any of the additives or refined sweeteners that sneak into store-bought versions. The technique is forgiving and flexible: mash it chunky for texture or blend it silky smooth depending on your mood. A pinch of sea salt might sound unexpected, but it quietly sharpens every other flavor in the pot. This is the kind of recipe that works as a snack, a side dish, or stirred into breakfast — and it stores beautifully in the fridge so you can reach for it all week long.
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6 servings
- 3 lbs apples (about 6 medium), peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch chunks
- ½ cup water
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 pinch fine sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Combine the apple chunks, water, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir to coat the apples.
- 2
Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples are completely tender and collapse easily when pressed with a spoon, about 20–25 minutes. If the pan looks dry before the apples are soft, add water 2 tbsp at a time.
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