Paleo Whole30 Cinnamon Apple Sauce
Warm, fragrant, and naturally sweet, this homemade applesauce is the kind of simple recipe that earns a permanent spot in your weekly rotation. It's made with nothing but fresh apples, a squeeze of lemon, and a handful of pantry spices — no added sugar, no preservatives, and absolutely nothing that doesn't belong on a clean-eating plate. That matters more than it sounds, because most store-bought applesauce sneaks in cane sugar or other additives that quietly knock it off the approved list. Here, the apples do all the heavy lifting, breaking down into a silky, cinnamon-kissed sauce that tastes genuinely indulgent without bending any rules. You can keep it rustic and chunky with a potato masher or go completely smooth with an immersion blender — either way, the result is deeply satisfying. It works as a snack on its own, a topping for roasted pork, or a naturally sweet side that pairs well with practically anything savory on your plate.
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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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