High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Ginger Cinnamon Applesauce
Applesauce sounds simple, but most store-bought versions are quietly loaded with added sweeteners that have no business being in a jar of cooked fruit. This homemade version keeps things clean and honest — just fresh apples, a splash of water, and a short list of real ingredients that you can actually pronounce. The combination of freshly grated ginger and ground cinnamon gives it a warmth that goes way beyond the bland stuff from a squeeze pouch. Maple syrup adds just a touch of natural sweetness, and you can dial it up or down at the end depending on how tart your apples are. You get to choose the texture too, whether that's rustic and chunky from a potato masher or silky smooth from an immersion blender. It's the kind of recipe that works as a cozy side dish, a topping for oatmeal or pancakes, or an honest snack straight from the fridge.
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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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