Dairy Free Ginger Cinnamon Applesauce
Warm spiced applesauce made from scratch hits completely differently than anything you'd pull from a jar. The combination of fresh ginger and ground cinnamon gives this sauce a bright, aromatic depth that feels almost fancy, while maple syrup adds just enough natural sweetness without overpowering the fruit. Six pounds of apples simmer down into something silky and comforting, and you can keep it rustic and chunky or blend it smooth depending on your mood. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of dairy, so there's no swapping, substituting, or label-reading required — just wholesome, real food. It works beautifully as a side dish, a topping for oatmeal or pancakes, or honestly just eaten straight from the pot with a spoon. Make a big batch and refrigerate it, because this one disappears fast.
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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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