Xanthan Gum Free Ginger Cinnamon Applesauce
Warm, fragrant, and deeply comforting, this spiced applesauce is the kind of thing you'll want to keep a jar of in the fridge at all times. Fresh ginger and ground cinnamon give it a lively, aromatic kick that goes well beyond anything you'd find in a store-bought jar, while a touch of maple syrup adds just enough natural sweetness without overpowering the fruit. The whole thing comes together in a single saucepan with nothing more than apples, a splash of water, and a handful of pantry staples — no thickeners, stabilizers, or additives of any kind. That makes it a perfect fit for anyone avoiding xanthan gum, which sneaks into a surprising number of commercial sauces and processed foods as a texture agent. You control the consistency entirely, mashing it chunky for a rustic spoonful or blending it smooth for something more refined. It's equally at home spooned over oatmeal, served alongside a pork chop, 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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