Paleo Chunky Cinnamon Applesauce
Warm, fragrant, and naturally sweet, this chunky applesauce is the kind of simple comfort food that earns a permanent spot in your weekly rotation. Six medium apples get cooked down with a touch of honey, Ceylon cinnamon, and ground ginger until they're meltingly tender but still full of rustic, satisfying texture. Ceylon cinnamon is worth seeking out here — it's noticeably softer and more complex than the standard supermarket variety, and it makes every spoonful taste a little more special. Store-bought applesauce often sneaks in refined sugars, preservatives, or additives that don't belong on a whole-foods plate, so making your own means you know exactly what's in the jar. The whole process comes together in one saucepan with minimal effort, and a squeeze of lemon juice at the end brightens everything beautifully. Serve it warm alongside a protein, spoon it over roasted sweet potato, or eat it straight from the pot — no judgment here.
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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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