Gut Friendly Ginger Cinnamon Applesauce
Warm, fragrant, and naturally sweet, this spiced applesauce is the kind of simple recipe that earns a permanent spot in your weekly rotation. Fresh ginger and cinnamon do the heavy lifting here, turning humble apple chunks into something that feels genuinely nourishing rather than just a side thought. Both ginger and cinnamon are well-regarded for supporting digestive comfort, and paired with the gentle fiber from cooked apples, this is a recipe that works with your body rather than against it. A small amount of maple syrup rounds out the flavor without overwhelming the natural sweetness of the fruit. You control the texture entirely — mash it rustic and chunky or blend it silky smooth depending on your mood or what your stomach is asking for that day. It's equally good served warm straight from the pot or chilled from the fridge, and it layers beautifully over oatmeal, yogurt, or eaten plain by the spoonful.
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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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