BHA & BHT Free Cinnamon Ginger Applesauce
Warm, fragrant, and made entirely from scratch, this spiced applesauce is the kind of simple kitchen project that delivers way more than the effort it requires. Store-bought applesauce often contains synthetic preservatives like BHA and BHT to extend shelf life, so making your own is the most straightforward way to know exactly what's in the jar. Here, fresh apples are the star ā simmered down with just a splash of water and lemon juice until they're completely tender and collapsing into themselves. Ceylon cinnamon and freshly grated ginger bring a warm, slightly floral spice that feels a step above the usual jarred stuff, and a drizzle of honey lets you dial in the sweetness to your liking. You can keep it rustic and chunky with a potato masher or go silky smooth with an immersion blender ā either way, it's genuinely delicious. Serve it warm alongside a cozy dinner, spoon it over oatmeal, or just eat it straight from the pot because you absolutely deserve that.
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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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