Nickel Allergy Friendly 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 it in a jar. Store-bought versions can be a minefield for anyone managing a nickel sensitivity, since processed and canned foods are common culprits for elevated nickel content — but this recipe keeps things clean with just fresh apples, lemon juice, and a handful of pantry spices. Cinnamon and nutmeg bring a cozy depth that makes it taste far more special than the ingredient list suggests. You control the texture, too — mash it chunky for something rustic and hearty, or blend it silky smooth if that's more your style. It works beautifully as a snack, a side dish, or stirred into breakfast bowls, and it comes together in under half an hour with minimal effort. The pinch of sea salt is a small but mighty touch that balances all that natural apple sweetness perfectly.
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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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