Red Meat Allergy Friendly 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 comes together with just apples, a splash of water, lemon juice, and a cozy blend of cinnamon and nutmeg — nothing more, nothing less. Since every single ingredient here is whole and plant-based, there's zero concern about hidden animal proteins or cross-contact that can make store-bought sauces tricky for anyone managing a red meat sensitivity. You control the texture too, whether you prefer it rustic and chunky from a quick mash or silky smooth straight from an immersion blender. A pinch of sea salt might sound unexpected, but it quietly sharpens all that warm spiced apple flavor in the best way. Serve it warm alongside a protein, stir it into breakfast, or eat it straight from the jar — honestly, all three are valid choices.
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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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