BHA & BHT Free Ginger Cinnamon Applesauce
Warm, fragrant, and deeply comforting, this spiced 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 warmth that store-bought versions rarely come close to matching — and a touch of maple syrup rounds everything out without tipping it into candy-sweet territory. For anyone avoiding synthetic preservatives like BHA and BHT, jarred applesauce can be a surprisingly tricky aisle to navigate, since those additives sometimes sneak into processed fruit products. Making it from scratch with just apples, water, and a handful of real pantry staples completely sidesteps that concern. You control every single ingredient, and the result is honestly better than anything in a jar anyway. Mash it chunky for texture or blend it silky smooth — either way, it works beautifully as a snack, a side dish, or stirred into oatmeal on a cold morning.
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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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