Coconut Free Ginger Cinnamon Applesauce
Warm, fragrant, and deeply comforting, this homemade applesauce is the kind of thing that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible. Fresh ginger and ground cinnamon give it a gentle heat and spice that takes it well beyond anything you'd find in a jar at the store. A touch of maple syrup adds just enough sweetness without overpowering the natural flavor of the apples, and a pinch of salt ties everything together beautifully. The whole thing comes together in a single saucepan, and you can mash it chunky or blend it silky smooth depending on your mood. Store-bought applesauce can sometimes hide surprising additives, so making your own means you know exactly what's in every spoonful. It's wonderful served warm alongside a cozy dinner, spooned over oatmeal in the morning, or eaten straight from the bowl 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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