Gelatin Free Chunky Cinnamon Applesauce
Warm, fragrant, and deeply comforting, this homemade applesauce is the kind of thing that makes your whole kitchen smell like autumn. Many store-bought versions sneak in thickeners or stabilizers that can be surprisingly tricky to vet, but this one is built entirely from whole, straightforward ingredients — no hidden additives, no guesswork. Tart-sweet apples simmer down with honey, Ceylon cinnamon, and a hint of ginger until they're perfectly tender, then get mashed to a satisfyingly chunky texture that store-bought jars simply can't replicate. The optional squeeze of lemon juice brightens everything up and keeps the color gorgeous. It's equally at home spooned over oatmeal, served alongside a pork chop, or eaten straight from the jar with a spoon — no judgment. Simple, clean, and genuinely delicious.
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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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