Brazil Nut Free Ginger Cinnamon Applesauce
Warm spiced applesauce made from scratch hits differently than anything you'll find in a jar at the grocery store. Fresh ginger and ground cinnamon give this batch a gentle heat and depth that feels almost like dessert, while a touch of maple syrup rounds out the natural sweetness of the apples without going overboard. The whole thing comes together in a single saucepan with just six simple, whole-food ingredients — nothing processed, nothing hidden, nothing to second-guess. Store-bought versions can be surprisingly tricky territory when you're navigating tree nut cross-contact on shared production lines, so making your own is genuinely the cleanest route. You control the texture too, whether you prefer a rustic, chunky mash or a silky smooth sauce straight from the immersion blender. It's equally at home served warm alongside a cozy dinner or chilled and spooned straight from the fridge as a snack.
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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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