Breastfeeding Friendly Whole30 Cinnamon Apple Sauce
Warm, fragrant, and made entirely from real ingredients you can feel good about, this simmered apple sauce is the kind of simple comfort food that earns a permanent spot in your weekly rotation. Six medium apples get cooked down with a splash of water, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, and a cozy blend of cinnamon and nutmeg — nothing hidden, nothing processed, just wholesome fruit and spice. That matters a lot when you're paying close attention to what goes into your body, and this recipe makes it genuinely easy to stay on track. You control the texture too, whether you prefer a rustic, chunky mash or a silky smooth purée straight from the immersion blender. It's naturally sweet without any added sugar, so you're getting real fruit flavor and none of the stuff you're trying to avoid. Serve it warm alongside a meal, stir it into something, or eat it straight from the jar — honestly, all three are valid. It stores beautifully in the fridge, which means a little batch cooking goes a long way on busy days.
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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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