High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Cinnamon Ginger Applesauce
Homemade applesauce is one of those recipes that makes you wonder why you ever bought the jarred stuff ā especially once you realize how many store-bought versions sneak in high fructose corn syrup as a sweetener. This version keeps things beautifully clean: just fresh apples, a splash of water, lemon juice, and warm spices that do all the heavy lifting. Ceylon cinnamon and freshly grated ginger give it a depth and brightness that the powdered, pre-mixed versions simply can't match. You control the texture too, going chunky with a potato masher or silky smooth with an immersion blender depending on your mood. A drizzle of honey is entirely optional ā the natural sweetness of the cooked apples is often more than enough on its own. Serve it warm alongside pork chops, spoon it over oatmeal, or eat it straight from the jar with a spoon. Once you taste it, the store shelf won't even be tempting anymore.
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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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