Honey Free Ginger Cinnamon Applesauce
Warm, spiced, and deeply comforting, this homemade applesauce is the kind of thing that makes your whole kitchen smell incredible. Fresh ginger and ground cinnamon give it a gentle heat and warmth that store-bought versions rarely come close to matching. The sweetness here comes entirely from the apples themselves and a touch of maple syrup, making it a smart choice for anyone avoiding bee-derived sweeteners without sacrificing any of that cozy, dessert-like flavor. Six medium apples cook down into a silky, naturally sweet sauce that you can leave chunky with a potato masher or blend smooth with an immersion blender depending on your mood. It works beautifully as a side dish, a topping for oatmeal or pancakes, or honestly just eaten straight from the bowl while it's still warm. The ingredient list is short, the process is hands-off, and the result tastes far more impressive than the effort involved.
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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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