Cashew Free Cinnamon Ginger Applesauce
Warm, fragrant, and made entirely from scratch, this spiced applesauce is the kind of simple recipe that makes your whole kitchen smell incredible. Fresh apple chunks are simmered down until tender, then lifted with the bright warmth of Ceylon cinnamon and freshly grated ginger ā a combination that feels far more vibrant than anything you'd pull off a grocery store shelf. A splash of lemon juice keeps the flavor balanced and the color beautiful, while a drizzle of honey lets you dial in the sweetness exactly where you want it. You get to choose the texture too, whether that's rustic and chunky from a potato masher or silky smooth from an immersion blender. Every single ingredient in this recipe is naturally free from tree nuts, so there's no label-reading stress or cross-contact concerns to worry about. It's equally good served warm alongside a pork chop, spooned over oatmeal, or eaten straight from the jar with a spoon ā no judgment here.
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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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