This simple, sugar-free applesauce is full of flavor and couldn't be easier to make.
Author: Magda | ideliciate.com
Serves: 4
Ingredients
8 medium apples
⅔ cup water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
⅛ teaspoon salt
Instructions
Wash, peel, and core your apples. (Leaving some peel on is optional and makes for a thicker sauce with some more texture.) Cut apples into small 1- to 2-inch chunks (smaller pieces will cook faster).
Place apples in a medium saucepan, add remaining ingredients, and toss well to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then bring the temperature down to low and simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apples are very tender and saucy. Mash with a potato masher for a smoother consistency or leave the applesauce chunky, as desired.
Notes
For a sweeter sauce (but without adding sugar), use sweeter varieties of apples, add in a ripe pear, and/or use fresh fruit juice or apple cider in place of the water in this recipe.
Recipe by I Deliciate. at https://ideliciate.com/quick-easy-homemade-applesauce/