Hazelnut Free 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 ground ginger until they're perfectly tender and bursting with natural sweetness. Ceylon cinnamon is worth seeking out here — it's softer and more floral than the standard variety, and it really shines in a recipe where spice is the star. A quick mash with a fork or potato masher keeps things rustic and satisfying, with plenty of chunky texture in every spoonful. The optional squeeze of lemon juice at the end brightens everything up and keeps the flavors lively. Every single ingredient in this recipe is naturally free from tree nuts, so there's no label-reading stress or cross-contamination worry — just clean, wholesome fruit and pantry spices. Serve it warm alongside a cozy dinner or spoon it straight from the jar; either way, it disappears fast.
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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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