Mushroom Free Ginger Cinnamon Applesauce
Warm, fragrant, and deeply comforting, this spiced applesauce is the kind of thing that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible while it simmers. Fresh ginger adds a bright, zippy heat that plays beautifully against the earthy warmth of cinnamon, and a touch of maple syrup rounds everything out without making it cloying. Every single ingredient here is clean and straightforward — just apples, spices, and a few pantry staples — so there's absolutely nothing to second-guess if you're avoiding fungal ingredients. Store-bought versions can be a gamble with added flavors or unexpected extras, but making it from scratch puts you fully in control of what goes into the pot. You can keep it rustic and chunky with a quick mash, or go silky smooth with an immersion blender depending on your mood. It's equally at home spooned over oatmeal, served alongside a pork chop, or eaten straight from the bowl with a spoon.
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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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