Eggless Chunky Cinnamon Applesauce
Warm, fragrant, and deeply comforting, this homemade applesauce is the kind of simple recipe that makes you wonder why you ever bought the jarred stuff. Six medium apples get cooked down with honey, Ceylon cinnamon, and a hint of ginger until they're perfectly tender, then mashed to a chunky, rustic texture that feels nothing like the smooth, bland versions from the grocery store shelf. Ceylon cinnamon in particular brings a softer, more floral warmth than the standard variety, and it pairs beautifully with the natural sweetness of the apples. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice at the end brightens everything up and keeps the flavors lively. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of eggs and common allergens, so there's no label-reading required — just wholesome fruit and pantry spices doing all the work. Serve it warm alongside pork chops or roasted chicken, spoon it over oatmeal, or eat it straight from the pot because honestly, it's that good.
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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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