Artificial Flavors Free Whole30 Cinnamon Apple Sauce
Warm, fragrant, and naturally sweet, this homemade applesauce is the kind of thing that makes your whole kitchen smell incredible. Store-bought versions are notorious for sneaking in "natural flavors," preservatives, and other additives that have no business being in something as simple as cooked apples — so making your own is genuinely the move. Every ingredient here is exactly what it sounds like: real apples, a squeeze of lemon, warm spices, and a pinch of salt. The cinnamon and nutmeg do all the heavy lifting in the flavor department, giving you that cozy, spiced depth without anything artificial propping it up. You can leave it chunky and rustic or blend it silky smooth depending on your mood, and both versions are equally satisfying. It's the kind of recipe that proves clean eating doesn't have to mean boring eating — just honest ingredients treated well.
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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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