Tree Nut Free Cinnamon Ginger Applesauce
Homemade applesauce is one of those recipes that feels almost too simple until you actually make it and realize how far it beats anything from a jar. Warm apples simmered with bright lemon juice, fragrant Ceylon cinnamon, and freshly grated ginger create a sauce that smells incredible and tastes even better ā subtly spiced, naturally sweet, and deeply comforting. Ceylon cinnamon is worth seeking out here; its softer, more floral flavor lets the apple shine rather than overpowering it the way harsher varieties can. You control the texture entirely, going chunky with a potato masher or silky smooth with an immersion blender depending on your mood. A drizzle of honey at the end is completely optional, since the apples bring plenty of natural sweetness on their own. It keeps in the fridge for up to a week, which means you can spoon it over oatmeal, serve it alongside a pork chop, or just eat it straight from the jar ā no judgment.
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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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