Heart-Healthy Cinnamon Apple Sauce
Treat your taste buds to the wholesome goodness of Heart-Healthy Cinnamon Apple Sauce—a naturally sweetened, sugar-free delight that's as nutritious as it is delicious. Featuring the bright, tangy flavor of fresh apples enhanced with warm, aromatic cinnamon, a splash of zesty lemon juice, and a hint of vanilla, this easy recipe is perfect for snack time, breakfast, or as a guilt-free dessert topping. With just 15 minutes of prep and a simple simmer-and-mash technique, this recipe delivers a homemade comfort food that's free of added sugar, low in sodium, and brimming with natural fruit goodness. Whether you prefer it chunky or velvety smooth, this versatile apple sauce is a heart-healthy treat the whole family will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 medium-sized apples
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
Begin by washing and peeling the apples. Core and cut them into small cubes for even cooking.
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the cubed apples, water, and lemon juice. Lemon juice helps preserve the color of the apples and adds a touch of brightness.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Cover the pot and let the apples cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are very soft.
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Use a potato masher or an immersion blender to mash or blend the apples to your desired consistency. For a chunkier texture, mash until you reach the preferred consistency. For a smoother texture, blend completely.
Once the apples are mashed, stir in the ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix thoroughly to evenly distribute the cinnamon and incorporate the flavors.
Allow the apple sauce to cool slightly before tasting and adjusting seasoning if necessary.
Serve the cinnamon apple sauce warm or chilled as desired. It can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
595 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.9 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 160 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 154.7 g | 56% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.9 g | 100% | |
| Total Sugars | 115.3 g | ||
| Protein | 3.2 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 109 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 1221 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
