Coconut 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 lemon juice, and a cozy blend of cinnamon and nutmeg are all it takes to create something that tastes far more special than the effort involved. Store-bought versions can be a minefield of added sugars, preservatives, and mystery flavorings — making your own means you know exactly what's in the jar. The technique is wonderfully forgiving: cook the apples down until they collapse, then mash for a rustic texture or blend smooth depending on your mood. A pinch of sea salt might seem unexpected, but it quietly sharpens every other flavor in the pot. This sauce works as a snack on its own, a topping for pork, or a naturally sweet side that fits cleanly into a Whole30 reset without any compromise.
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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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