Sesame Free Ginger Cinnamon Applesauce
Warm, spiced, and deeply comforting, this homemade applesauce is the kind of thing that makes your whole kitchen smell incredible. Fresh ginger adds a bright, slightly spicy kick that pairs beautifully with the earthy warmth of cinnamon, while a touch of maple syrup rounds everything out without making it cloyingly sweet. Store-bought applesauce often hides surprising additives, but this one is made entirely from whole, simple ingredients you can see and trust. The process is straightforward — just simmer, mash or blend, and adjust to taste — so it works just as well for a weeknight snack as it does for a holiday table. You get to control the texture too, whether you prefer it rustic and chunky or silky smooth. It's equally good served warm alongside a pork chop, spooned over oatmeal, 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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