Whole 30 Whole30 Cinnamon Apple Sauce
Warm, fragrant, and naturally sweet, this cinnamon-spiced 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 splash of water, lemon juice, and a handful of spices — no added sugar, no sweeteners, no fillers of any kind. That clean ingredient list is exactly what makes it such a reliable staple during a Whole30 round, when store-bought versions almost always sneak in cane sugar or other off-plan additives. The combination of cinnamon and nutmeg gives it a cozy, almost pie-like warmth that feels indulgent even though every single ingredient is completely compliant. You can leave it chunky and rustic with a potato masher, or go silky smooth with an immersion blender — either way, it comes together in under 30 minutes with minimal effort. It makes six servings, so it's easy to batch at the start of the week and keep in the fridge for a quick snack, a topping for roasted pork, or a sweet finish to any meal.
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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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