Beef Free Ginger Cinnamon Applesauce
Warm, fragrant, and deeply comforting, this spiced applesauce is the kind of thing that makes your whole kitchen smell incredible while it simmers. Fresh ginger and ground cinnamon give it a gentle heat and warmth that goes way beyond the plain jarred stuff you'd find at the store. A touch of maple syrup rounds out the natural sweetness of the apples without tipping it into dessert territory, and a pinch of salt keeps everything balanced. The whole thing comes together in one saucepan, and you can mash it chunky or blend it silky smooth depending on your mood. It's naturally free from any animal products whatsoever — just fruit, spice, and a handful of pantry staples — so it works beautifully as a side dish, a topping for oatmeal or pancakes, or an afternoon snack straight from the bowl. Store-bought versions often sneak in additives or natural flavors you can't quite place, so making your own means you know exactly what's in it.
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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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