Black Pepper Free Whole30 Cinnamon Apple Sauce
Warm, fragrant, and naturally sweet, this homemade applesauce is the kind of simple comfort food that earns a permanent spot in your weekly rotation. It comes together with just apples, a splash of water, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of sea salt — nothing hidden, nothing unnecessary. For anyone avoiding black pepper, store-bought sauces and spice blends can be a minefield, but this recipe keeps the seasoning completely transparent and totally safe. The cinnamon and nutmeg do all the heavy lifting, giving you that warm, spiced depth without any of the worry. You control the texture too — mash it chunky for something rustic or blend it silky smooth depending on your mood. It works beautifully as a snack, a side dish, or stirred into breakfast bowls, and it keeps well in the fridge for easy grab-and-go portions throughout the week.
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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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