Sugar-Free Homemade Cinnamon Applesauce
Transform your everyday apples into a guilt-free treat with this Sugar-Free Homemade Cinnamon Applesauce recipe—perfect for health-conscious snackers and families alike! Featuring naturally sweet apples like Gala or Fuji, this wholesome recipe skips added sugars and lets the fruit’s natural sweetness shine alongside a warm hint of ground cinnamon and a subtle citrus kick from lemon juice. With just four simple ingredients, minimal prep time, and a simmering technique that fills your kitchen with the comforting aroma of apples and spice, this versatile applesauce is sure to become a staple. Whether you prefer it chunky or silky smooth, this classic snack offers endless serving possibilities, from breakfast bowls and desserts to healthy on-the-go snacks. Plus, it’s easy to store and perfect for meal prep!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 medium Apples (any sweet variety, such as Gala or Fuji)
- 1 cup Water
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Instructions
Peel, core, and chop the apples into small chunks.
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the apple pieces with water, ground cinnamon, and lemon juice.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer.
Once simmering, reduce the heat to low and cover the saucepan. Cook for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples become very soft and break apart easily.
Remove the saucepan from heat. If you prefer a chunky applesauce, mash the apples with a potato masher. For a smoother consistency, blend the mixture using an immersion blender or transfer it to a regular blender and puree until smooth.
Taste and adjust the cinnamon according to your preference.
Let the applesauce cool to room temperature. It can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or frozen for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
580 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.9 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 20 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 153.1 g | 56% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.8 g | 99% | |
| Total Sugars | 114.4 g | ||
| Protein | 3.2 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 107 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 1197 mg | 25% | |
*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.
