3 Ingredient Homemade Applesauce Recipe (No Sugar Added)

Ingredients

• 6 medium-sized apples (Golden Delicious) (peeled, cored, chopped into 3/4 inch (2 cm) chunks. That's approximatelly 5 cups.)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (or more to taste)
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 3-4 tablespoons water (fresh)

Instructions

1. 1

   Peel, core and chop the apples: First, wash thoroughly the apples. Peel, core, and chop the apples into chunks (approximately 3/4 inch or 2 cm each). I used 6 small-medium-sized apples (5 cups chopped).

2. 2

   Cook: Next, combine chopped apples, water, and cinnamon into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium, cover with a lid, and let it simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10-12 minutes or until the apples are very soft and start to fall apart. Turn off the heat and let it sit on the stovetop for 2-3 minutes or the liquid evaporates. In the end, stir up the freshly squeezed lemon juice

3. 3

   Puree: For chunky applesauce, mash with a fork or potato masher until you get the desired consistency. Alternatively, let the mixture cool and blend in a blender or food processor for a smooth and silky texture. I prefer the second method and always blend it until I get a perfect velvety texture as shown in the pictures.Serve warm or chilled.