Seed Oil Free Whole30 Cinnamon Apple Sauce
Warm, fragrant, and naturally sweet, this homemade applesauce is the kind of simple recipe that makes you wonder why you ever bought the jarred stuff. It's made with nothing but fresh apples, a squeeze of lemon, and a cozy blend of cinnamon and nutmeg — no refined oils, no additives, no mystery ingredients hiding on a label. That clean ingredient list is exactly what makes it such a reliable choice when you're being intentional about what goes into your food. The apples simmer down into a silky, spoonable sauce that you can leave chunky or blend completely smooth depending on your mood. A pinch of sea salt might sound unexpected, but it quietly sharpens all the warm spice flavors and keeps the sweetness from feeling flat. Serve it warm alongside a protein-packed breakfast, spoon it over roasted pork, or eat it straight from the jar — no judgment here. It stores beautifully in the fridge, so making a big batch is absolutely worth it.
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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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