Dairy Free Chunky Cinnamon Applesauce
Warm, spiced, and deeply comforting, this chunky applesauce is the kind of thing that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible while it simmers. Six medium apples get cooked down with honey, Ceylon cinnamon, and a hint of ginger until they're perfectly tender, then mashed to a rustic, chunky texture that's far more satisfying than anything from a jar. Ceylon cinnamon is worth seeking out here — it's noticeably softer and more floral than the standard supermarket variety, and it really lets the natural sweetness of the apples shine. Every single ingredient in this recipe is naturally free of dairy, so there's no swapping, substituting, or label-reading required. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice at the end brightens everything up and keeps the flavors lively. Serve it warm alongside a cozy dinner, spoon it over oatmeal in the morning, or eat it straight from the pot — no judgment.
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6 servings
- 3 lbs apples (about 6 medium), peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch chunks
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ⅛ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the apple chunks, water, honey, Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, and salt in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir to coat the apples evenly.
- 2
Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples are completely tender and beginning to break down, about 15–18 minutes. The apples should offer no resistance when pressed with a spoon.
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