Low Iodine Whole30 Cinnamon Apple Sauce
Warm, fragrant, and naturally sweet, this homemade applesauce is the kind of simple comfort food that makes you wonder why you ever bought the jarred stuff. Apples, a splash of water, fresh lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of sea salt — that's genuinely all it takes to build deep, cozy flavor on your stovetop. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of iodine concerns, so there's no label-scanning or second-guessing involved. Managing iodine intake can get tricky with packaged and processed foods, but a recipe this stripped-back puts you completely in control. You can leave it chunky and rustic with a potato masher or blend it silky smooth depending on your mood — both versions are equally satisfying. It's wonderful served warm alongside a savory meal, stirred into oatmeal, or eaten straight from the spoon as a snack.
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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
Chef's tipFine sea salt and table salt measure the same - no conversion needed.
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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