Legume Free Ginger Cinnamon Applesauce
Warm spiced applesauce made from scratch hits differently than anything you'd pull off a grocery store shelf, and this version layers in fresh ginger and cinnamon for a depth of flavor that feels almost luxurious. Six pounds of fresh apples get simmered down with just a splash of water, a touch of maple syrup, and a pinch of salt until they collapse into something silky and fragrant. The fresh ginger is the real star here — it adds a gentle heat that plays beautifully against the sweetness of the apples and the warmth of the cinnamon. You can keep it rustic and chunky with a potato masher or go completely smooth with an immersion blender, depending on your mood or what you're serving it alongside. This is naturally free of legumes in every sense — no hidden additives, no processed fillers, just whole fruit and pantry spices doing all the work. It's equally at home as a cozy side dish, a topping for oatmeal or pancakes, or eaten straight from the bowl while it's still warm.
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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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