Vegetarian Cinnamon Ginger Applesauce
Warm, spiced, and made entirely from scratch, this applesauce is the kind of simple recipe that quietly becomes a household staple. Six medium apples get simmered down with a splash of water and fresh lemon juice until they're completely tender and practically melting ā no shortcuts, no mystery additives. Ceylon cinnamon brings a softer, more floral warmth than the standard supermarket variety, and freshly grated ginger adds a bright, lively kick that store-bought versions rarely come close to matching. You get to choose your own texture, too: go rustic and chunky with a potato masher, or blend it silky smooth with an immersion blender depending on your mood. A drizzle of honey at the end is entirely optional, which makes this naturally sweet on its own terms. It's delicious served warm alongside a cozy dinner, spooned over oatmeal, or eaten straight from the jar with a spoon ā no judgment here.
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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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