Turkey 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 and ground cinnamon give it a gentle heat and warmth that store-bought versions rarely come close to, while a touch of maple syrup adds just enough sweetness without overpowering the natural apple flavor. The whole thing comes together in a single saucepan with just a handful of real, straightforward ingredients — no mystery additives, no preservatives, nothing you'd need to second-guess. You can keep it rustic and chunky with a potato masher or go silky smooth with an immersion blender, depending on your mood or what you're serving it with. It's equally at home alongside a pork chop, spooned over oatmeal, or eaten straight from the bowl with a spoon. Completely plant-based and naturally free from any poultry products, this is a recipe that works for nearly everyone at the table.
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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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