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Apples are great for a cleanse. With so much pectin, they help clean out the intestinal tract, while fortifying your body with phytonutrients, and a cooling action that reduces any lingering Pitta from the heat of the summer.

If you are joining us for the Seasonal Cleanse, or whenever you are seeking a colon cleanse, it is great to keep some apple sauce on hand, in case you find you need a snack or to mix in with your, need I say non-dairy?,  breakfast.

For detoxification we want to increase Agni, digestive fire, and optimize elimination. We also want ease of digestion ~ to give the gut a bit of a rest, so it can repair. With Apple Sauce, because the apple is chopped and heated (in other words, slightly pre-digested), it maintains its strengthening nutrients without straining digestion. And it tastes great, so you never feel deprived.

It takes 5 minutes to make. Here is what I do:

HEALING APPLE SAUCE
1 serving

Ingredients
1/4 teaspoon ghee
cinnamon, to taste
Optional: cardamom, nutmeg to taste
1 apple
1/4 cup water

Method
Melt ghee. Add cinnamon, and optionally nutmeg, cardamom or your favorite spice. Chop one apple and stir it in with the ghee. Add water. Bring to a light simmer. Turn the heat to low and cover for 5 minutes. Mash with a Potato masher or, once it is cooled, mix in the blender for a smoother consistency. Serve warm.

Hope you enjoy it.

Big love!