Paraben Free Ginger Cinnamon Applesauce
Warm, spiced, and made entirely from whole ingredients you can actually pronounce, this applesauce is the kind of recipe that makes your kitchen smell incredible from the moment it hits the stove. Fresh ginger and ground cinnamon give it a gentle heat and depth that goes way beyond anything you'd find in a jar at the grocery store — and that's exactly the point. Store-bought versions often contain preservatives and additives that can be a real concern for anyone avoiding parabens and synthetic compounds, so making your own is a genuinely smart move. Here, it's just apples, water, maple syrup, a pinch of salt, and two warming spices — nothing hidden, nothing unnecessary. You can keep it rustic and chunky with a potato masher or go silky smooth with an immersion blender, depending on your mood. It's equally at home as a snack, a side dish, or spooned over oatmeal in the morning.
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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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