Eosinophilic Esophagitis Friendly Whole30 Cinnamon Apple Sauce
Warm, fragrant, and made from just a handful of clean ingredients, this homemade applesauce is the kind of simple comfort food that earns a permanent spot in your weekly rotation. For anyone managing eosinophilic esophagitis, finding safe, soothing foods that are also genuinely delicious can feel like a constant challenge — this one checks every box. The ingredient list is beautifully short: fresh apples, water, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of sea salt, with nothing hidden or processed to worry about. The apples simmer down into a naturally sweet, silky sauce that's gentle on the esophagus and easy to swallow, whether you leave it a little chunky or blend it completely smooth. Cinnamon and nutmeg add just enough warmth to make it feel like a treat rather than a therapeutic food. It works beautifully as a snack on its own, a topping, or a side, and since it keeps well in the fridge, you can make a big batch and have something safe and satisfying ready to go all 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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