Beef Free Cinnamon Ginger Applesauce
Warm, fragrant, and made entirely from scratch, this spiced applesauce is the kind of simple recipe that somehow tastes far more impressive than the effort involved. Fresh apples are simmered down until perfectly tender, then lifted with the bright heat of real grated ginger and the floral warmth of Ceylon cinnamon ā a softer, more complex variety than the standard supermarket kind. A splash of lemon juice keeps the flavor lively and balances the natural sweetness of the fruit beautifully. You get to choose your own texture, too: go chunky with a potato masher for something rustic, or reach for an immersion blender if you want a silky, spoonable sauce. A drizzle of honey at the end is entirely optional, which makes this easy to dial in for anyone watching their sugar intake. It's a naturally wholesome dish with zero animal products involved, so there's nothing to swap or second-guess ā just fruit, spice, and a little stovetop magic. Equally good warm over oatmeal, alongside roasted pork, or eaten straight from the jar with a spoon.
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6 servings
- 3 lbs apples (about 6 medium), peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch chunks
- ā cup water
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- Ā½ tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tbsp honey (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the apple chunks, water, and lemon juice in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir to coat the apples, then cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples are completely tender and collapse easily when pressed with a spoon, about 15ā18 minutes.
- 2
Remove the pan from the heat. Add the Ceylon cinnamon and grated ginger, then stir to combine.
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