Peanut Free Cinnamon Ginger Applesauce
Warm, fragrant, and made entirely from scratch, this spiced applesauce is the kind of simple recipe that tastes far more impressive than the effort involved. Fresh apples are simmered down until they're completely tender, then stirred together with Ceylon cinnamon and freshly grated ginger for a flavor that's noticeably brighter and more complex than anything from a jar. A squeeze of lemon juice keeps the color beautiful and adds a subtle brightness that balances the natural sweetness of the fruit. You control the texture here ā go chunky with a potato masher or silky smooth with an immersion blender, depending on your mood or how you plan to use it. A drizzle of honey at the end is entirely optional, which makes this easy to keep naturally sweetened if you prefer. Every ingredient is whole and straightforward, so there's no need to scan labels or worry about hidden additives sneaking into a dish this wholesome. It's equally at home spooned over oatmeal, served alongside a pork chop, or eaten straight from the bowl with a spoon.
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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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