Turmeric Free 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 brings a bright, slightly spicy kick while ground cinnamon adds that familiar cozy warmth — together they create a flavor that's far more interesting than anything you'd find in a jar at the store. A touch of maple syrup rounds everything out without making it cloyingly sweet, and a pinch of salt keeps the whole thing balanced. Many commercial applesauces and spice blends sneak in unexpected ingredients, so making it yourself from scratch means you know exactly what's in every spoonful. The process is wonderfully simple — just simmer, mash or blend to your preferred texture, and you're done. Whether you serve it warm alongside a savory dinner or chilled as a snack, this sauce is versatile enough to earn a permanent spot in your weekly rotation.
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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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