Soy 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, 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 squeeze of fresh lemon juice at the end brightens everything up and keeps the flavors lively. Store-bought applesauce can be a surprisingly tricky aisle to navigate, with emulsifiers and additives that don't always belong there, so making your own means you know exactly what's in the jar. The chunky texture is the real star — this isn't a smooth, baby-food situation, but something hearty enough to spoon over oatmeal, serve alongside pork, or eat straight from the pot with zero shame.
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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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