Nutmeg Free Chunky Cinnamon Applesauce
Warm, fragrant, and full of real apple texture, this homemade applesauce hits that perfect sweet spot between rustic and refined. A lot of store-bought versions and even classic homemade recipes lean on warm spice blends that quietly include nutmeg, so making it from scratch gives you complete control over every ingredient. Here, Ceylon cinnamon and a touch of ground ginger do all the heavy lifting, delivering deep, aromatic warmth without anything you'd rather avoid. A drizzle of honey keeps the sweetness natural and mellow, letting the apples themselves stay front and center. The chunky mash technique means you get real bites of tender fruit rather than a smooth, featureless purée — far more satisfying on a spoon or spooned over oatmeal. A squeeze of lemon at the end brightens everything up and keeps the color gorgeous. It comes together in one pot and stores beautifully in the fridge, making it just as practical as it is 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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