Barley Free Ginger Cinnamon Applesauce
Warm, fragrant, and just sweet enough, this homemade applesauce is the kind of simple recipe that makes you wonder why you ever bought it in a jar. Fresh ginger and ground cinnamon give it a gentle heat and spice that feels far more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. A splash of maple syrup rounds out the natural tartness of the apples without tipping the whole thing into dessert territory. Everything here is straightforwardly grain-free by nature — just fruit, spice, and a few pantry staples — so there's no need to scrutinize labels for hidden grain-based additives or thickeners. You control the texture entirely, going chunky with a potato masher or silky smooth with an immersion blender depending on your mood. It's equally at home spooned alongside a pork chop, stirred into oatmeal, or eaten straight from the pot while it's still warm.
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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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