Legume Free Chunky Cinnamon Applesauce
Warm, fragrant, and just sweet enough, this homemade applesauce is the kind of simple comfort food 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 collapsing into each other in the best possible way. Ceylon cinnamon is worth seeking out here — it's noticeably softer and more floral than the standard variety, and it makes the whole pot smell incredible. A quick mash with a fork or potato masher keeps things rustic and chunky, so every spoonful has real texture rather than a smooth, uniform paste. The optional squeeze of lemon juice at the end brightens everything up and keeps the flavors lively. Since the entire recipe is built around fruit, warm spices, and a touch of honey, there's nothing here to worry about from a legume standpoint — just clean, wholesome ingredients you can feel good about. Serve it warm alongside a cozy dinner or spoon it cold straight from the fridge; honestly, both are excellent choices.
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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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