Who needs added sugar when you can get it NATURALLY?? Apples are a great natural sweetener, and they work perfectly in this simple Sugar Free Cinnamon Apple Sauce recipe.
Let's not forget that FALL is in FULL FORCE and apples are a at their peak. I encourage you to visit your local apple orchard or farmers market to snag some locally grown, fresh apples! Comment below with your favorite apple recipes. I'd love to hear from you!
NUTRIENT HIGHLIGHTS:
Apples are high in fiber and vitamin C. Apple also contain polyphenols which act as antioxidants.
2. Cinnamon has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, and antimicrobial properties which all aid in disease prevention.
2 MEDIUM APPLES, DICED
2 TSP GROUND CINNAMON
1 TSP FRESHLY SQUEEZED LEMON JUICE
ADD APPLES AND CINNAMON TO A MEDIUM SAUCE PAN. COVER AND COOK OVER MEDIUM HEAT FOR 15-20 MINS. STIR OCCASIONALLY.
ONCE COOKED, ADD LEMON JUICE AND STIR.
THEN USE YOUR SPOON TO MASH TO DESIRED CONSISTENCY.
STORE LEFTOVERS IN THE REFRIGERATOR FOR 4-5 DAYS AND IN THE FREEZE FOR UP TO 1 MONTH.
Serving Size: 1/3 recipe
Calories: 85
Sugar: 15g
Fat: 0.7g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 0.7g