Capsaicin Free Ginger Cinnamon Applesauce
Warm, fragrant, and deeply comforting, this homemade applesauce is the kind of thing that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible while it simmers. Fresh ginger and ground cinnamon do the heavy lifting here, layering in spice and warmth without a trace of heat or capsaicin — making it a genuinely safe and satisfying option for anyone who needs to avoid that particular compound. A touch of maple syrup rounds out the natural sweetness of the apples, and a pinch of salt keeps it from tasting flat. You get to choose your own texture, too — mash it chunky for something rustic, or run an immersion blender through it for a silky, smooth result. Store-bought versions often sneak in unexpected flavorings, so making it yourself means you know exactly what's in every spoonful. It's equally at home served warm alongside a cozy dinner or chilled 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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