Hazelnut Free Ginger Cinnamon Applesauce
Warm spiced applesauce made from scratch is one of those simple pleasures that store-bought versions never quite capture. This one layers fresh ginger and ground cinnamon into tender, slow-simmered apples, with just a touch of maple syrup to round out the sweetness naturally. The result is deeply fragrant and comforting — equally at home spooned over oatmeal, served alongside a pork chop, or eaten straight from the bowl. Because the ingredient list is so clean and straightforward, there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden nut-based additives sneaking in. You control the texture too, whether you prefer it rustic and chunky from a potato masher or silky smooth from an immersion blender. It's the kind of recipe that makes your kitchen smell incredible and comes together with almost no effort at all.
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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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