Capsaicin Free Cinnamon Ginger Applesauce
Warm, fragrant, and naturally sweet, this homemade applesauce is the kind of simple recipe that makes you wonder why you ever bought the jarred stuff. Tender apples are simmered down with a splash of water and lemon juice, then finished with aromatic Ceylon cinnamon and freshly grated ginger ā two ingredients that deliver serious depth and warmth without any heat or irritation. That distinction matters more than people realize, since many spiced apple recipes lean on ingredients that can trigger sensitivity for those avoiding capsaicin. Here, every element is genuinely gentle, so you get all the cozy flavor with none of the worry. You can keep it chunky with a potato masher for a rustic, textured spoonful, or go silky smooth with an immersion blender depending on your mood. A drizzle of honey at the end lets you dial in the sweetness exactly where you want it. Serve it warm alongside a pork chop, spoon it over oatmeal, or eat it straight from the pot ā no judgment whatsoever.
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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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