Nutmeg Free Ginger Cinnamon Applesauce
Warm, fragrant, and deeply comforting, this homemade applesauce is the kind of thing that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible. Fresh ginger and ground cinnamon do all the heavy lifting here, giving the sauce a bright, spiced depth that store-bought versions rarely match. A touch of maple syrup rounds out the sweetness naturally, letting the apples stay front and center. Many spiced applesauce recipes lean on nutmeg as a default warming spice, but this one proves you don't need it — the ginger brings a lively heat and the cinnamon brings the coziness, and together they're more than enough. You can keep it rustic and chunky with a potato masher or go silky smooth with an immersion blender, depending on your mood. It works beautifully as a snack, a side dish, or spooned over oatmeal and pancakes.
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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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