Chicken Free Cinnamon Ginger Applesauce
Warm, fragrant, and made entirely from scratch, this spiced applesauce is the kind of simple recipe that quietly becomes a household staple. Fresh apples are simmered down until perfectly tender, then lifted with the bright warmth of Ceylon cinnamon and freshly grated ginger ā a combination that tastes far more special than the ingredient list might suggest. A splash of lemon juice keeps the flavor lively and balanced, while a drizzle of honey lets you dial the sweetness exactly where you want it. You can leave it chunky and rustic or blend it silky smooth depending on your mood, which makes it endlessly versatile. Spoon it over oatmeal, serve it alongside roasted vegetables, swirl it into yogurt, or just eat it straight from the jar ā it genuinely works in all directions. Everything here is plant-based and whole, so there's no label-reading required and no mystery ingredients to navigate. It keeps in the fridge for up to a week, meaning one batch of effort pays off in multiple meals.
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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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