Chunky Oven-Baked Applesauce

Styling and Photography by Chay Berger
Food Prep by Leah Hamaoui

One taste and you’ll never go back to store-bought. Guaranteed!

Serves 4–6

• 3 Pink Lady or Honeycrisp apples, peeled and diced
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice
• ½ cup water
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp cardamom (or additional cinnamon)

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Place apple chunks in a 9×13-inch (23×33-cm) baking dish. Add remaining ingredients. Toss to combine.

Cover the pan with aluminum foil and bake for 1½–2 hours, until the apples are tender.

Using a potato masher or fork, mash the apples to your desired consistency.