Capsaicin 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. Six medium apples, a splash of water, lemon juice, and a gentle blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and sea salt are all it takes to create something that tastes far more special than the effort involved. Because every single ingredient is whole and unprocessed, there are no hidden additives or spice blends to second-guess — just clean, real food from pot to jar. The recipe is completely free of any heat-producing spices, so it's a genuinely safe and satisfying option for anyone managing capsaicin sensitivity without wanting to sacrifice flavor. You get to choose your own texture too, going chunky with a potato masher or silky smooth with an immersion blender depending on your mood. It's equally at home spooned over pork tenderloin, stirred into a morning bowl, or eaten straight from the jar with a spoon — no judgment here.
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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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