Rice Free Chunky Cinnamon Applesauce
Warm, fragrant, and deeply comforting, this homemade applesauce is the kind of thing that makes your whole kitchen smell like a fall afternoon. Six medium apples get simmered down with honey, ground Ceylon cinnamon, a hint of ginger, and just a pinch of sea salt until they're perfectly tender and ready to be mashed into something rustic and satisfying. Ceylon cinnamon is worth seeking out here — it's noticeably softer and more floral than the standard variety, and it lets the natural sweetness of the apples really shine through. A splash of fresh lemon juice at the end brightens everything up and keeps the flavors balanced. The chunky texture is the real star: you're not going for a smooth purée, so a few passes with a potato masher is all it takes to get that cozy, spoonable consistency. Every single ingredient in this recipe is naturally grain-free and starch-free, so there's zero guesswork about what's actually in the jar. It's wonderful served warm alongside pork, spooned over yogurt, or honestly just eaten straight from the pot with a spoon.
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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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