Artificial Food Coloring Free Ginger Cinnamon Applesauce
Warm, spiced, and made entirely from scratch, this applesauce is the kind of thing that makes your kitchen smell absolutely incredible. Fresh ginger and ground cinnamon give it a gentle heat and depth that you simply won't find in a jar from the grocery store — and store-bought versions are notorious for sneaking in artificial dyes and colorings to make the sauce look more appealing. Here, the color comes purely from the apples themselves, and the sweetness comes from a touch of maple syrup rather than anything synthetic. The whole process is straightforward: simmer the apples until they're completely tender, then mash or blend to whatever texture you're in the mood for. Whether you like it rustic and chunky or silky smooth, you're in control of every single ingredient. It works beautifully as a side dish, a topping for oatmeal or pancakes, or honestly just eaten warm by the spoonful straight from the pot.
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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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