Mold Detox Friendly 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. It's made with just apples, lemon juice, warm spices, and a pinch of sea salt — nothing hidden, nothing processed, nothing that raises a red flag for anyone navigating a mold detox protocol. Store-bought versions often sneak in added sugars, preservatives, or citric acid from questionable sources, so making your own is genuinely the smarter move. The cinnamon and nutmeg bring cozy depth without overpowering the natural apple flavor, and a splash of fresh lemon juice keeps everything bright and balanced. You can leave it chunky for texture or blend it silky smooth depending on your mood — both versions are equally satisfying. It works beautifully as a snack on its own, stirred into breakfast, or as a simple side alongside a savory protein. Clean ingredients, zero fuss, and a kitchen that smells absolutely incredible while it cooks.
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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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