Paleo Ginger Cinnamon Applesauce
Warm, fragrant, 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 spice that store-bought versions rarely come close to matching. A small drizzle of maple syrup adds just enough natural sweetness without relying on refined sugar, which is exactly what makes this such a clean, whole-food-friendly recipe. The process is beautifully simple ā just simmer, mash or blend, and you're done. You can keep it rustic and chunky or go silky smooth depending on your mood, making it versatile enough to eat on its own, spoon over roasted pork, or stir into a morning bowl. It stores well in the fridge, so a big batch goes a long way through the week.
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6 servings
- 3 lbs apples (about 6 medium), peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch chunks
- ā 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 20ā25 minutes.
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