Chestnut Free Ginger Cinnamon Applesauce
Warm spiced applesauce made from scratch hits differently than anything you'd find in a jar, and this version layers in fresh ginger and cinnamon for a depth of flavor that feels almost fancy. Six pounds of real apples, a splash of water, and a handful of pantry staples are all it takes to get something genuinely special simmering on your stovetop. The fresh ginger gives it a gentle heat that plays beautifully against the natural sweetness of the fruit, while maple syrup rounds everything out without being cloying. You get to choose your own texture too — mash it rustic and chunky or blend it silky smooth depending on your mood or what you're serving it with. Store-bought applesauce often hides surprising additives, so making it yourself means you know exactly what's in the bowl. It's equally at home as a cozy side dish, a topping for oatmeal or pancakes, or eaten straight from the pot with a spoon — no judgment here.
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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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