Almond Free Ginger Cinnamon Applesauce
Warm, fragrant, and deeply comforting, this homemade applesauce is the kind of thing that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible while it simmers. Fresh ginger and ground cinnamon give it a gentle heat and spice that store-bought versions rarely come close to matching. A touch of maple syrup rounds out the natural sweetness of the apples without overpowering them, and a pinch of salt ties everything together in a way that feels surprisingly sophisticated. The whole thing comes together in one saucepan with just a handful of clean, simple ingredients — no fillers, no additives, and absolutely nothing to worry about for anyone avoiding tree nuts. You can keep it rustic and chunky with a potato masher or go silky smooth with an immersion blender, depending on your mood or who you're feeding. It's equally at home as a cozy side dish, a topping for oatmeal or pancakes, 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
- ⅓ cup water
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- 1
Combine the apple chunks, water, grated ginger, ground cinnamon, maple syrup, and salt in a large saucepan. Stir to coat the apples evenly.
- 2
Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples are completely tender and collapse easily when pressed with a spoon, about 20–25 minutes.
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