Hazelnut 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. Ceylon cinnamon brings a softer, more floral heat than the standard supermarket variety, and freshly grated ginger adds a bright, lively kick that really sets this apart from anything you'd find in a jar. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of tree nuts, so there's no label-scanning or cross-contamination anxiety ā just clean, wholesome fruit and spice. The lemon juice keeps the flavor balanced and the color beautiful, while the optional honey lets you dial in the sweetness exactly where you want it. You can leave it chunky and rustic with a potato masher or go silky smooth with an immersion blender, making it endlessly versatile as a side dish, a topping for oatmeal or pancakes, or an honest-to-goodness snack straight from the spoon. It keeps in the fridge for up to a week, so a single batch goes a long way.
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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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