Home / Desserts Applesauce Gluten free Serves 4 Print this recipe Cook mode Share this recipe Email this recipe Copy the link Recipe link Ingredients − serv. + US Metric Applesauce 4 McIntosh apples, cored, peeled and chopped 2 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 2 tablespoons water 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/4 cup sugar Directions Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and cook over medium heat until apples become very tender, about 30 minutes. Applesauce may be left lumpy or mashed with a fork to become smoother.