Whole30 Homemade Cinnamon Applesauce
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with this Whole30 Homemade Cinnamon Applesauce—an easy, wholesome recipe that’s both naturally sweetened and completely compliant with Whole30 guidelines. Made with just four simple ingredients—fresh apples, water, lemon juice, and a hint of warm cinnamon—this no-sugar-added applesauce is perfect for snacking, as a side dish, or as a natural sweetener in recipes. With a prep time of only 15 minutes and a hands-off simmer time, you’ll have a batch of velvety, customizable applesauce ready in under an hour. Whether you prefer it smooth or chunky, the texture is entirely up to you. Plus, it’s kid-approved and stores beautifully in the fridge for up to a week, making it a healthy, budget-friendly staple to enjoy anytime. Perfect for fall dessert lovers, Whole30 participants, and anyone craving a burst of natural apple goodness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 medium apples
- 0.5 cups water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
Wash, peel, core, and chop the 8 medium apples into even-sized chunks to ensure even cooking.
In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the chopped apples, 0.5 cups of water, and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.
Cover the saucepan and let the apple mixture cook for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are very soft and easily mashed.
Once the apples are fully cooked, remove the saucepan from the heat and add 1 teaspoon of cinnamon.
Using an immersion blender, blend the mixture until the desired consistency is reached. For a chunkier applesauce, use a potato masher instead of a blender.
Taste and adjust the cinnamon as needed, depending on your preference.
Allow the applesauce to cool for a few minutes, then transfer it to a storage container.
Refrigerate and consume within one week for the best flavor and freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
770 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.5 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 20 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 203.1 g | 74% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.6 g | 131% | |
| Total Sugars | 152.4 g | ||
| Protein | 4.2 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 122 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 1587 mg | 34% | |
*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.
