Yeast Free Ginger Cinnamon Applesauce
Warm, fragrant, and deeply comforting, this spiced applesauce is the kind of thing that makes your whole kitchen smell incredible while it simmers. Fresh ginger and ground cinnamon do serious work here, giving the sauce a gentle heat and warmth that goes way beyond anything you'd find in a jar at the store. A touch of maple syrup adds natural sweetness without relying on refined sugars or any fermented ingredients, making this a genuinely clean and simple recipe. For anyone navigating a yeast-free lifestyle, store-bought condiments and sauces can be a minefield of hidden additives — this one is made entirely from whole, straightforward ingredients you can trust. You control the texture too, whether you prefer a rustic, chunky mash or a silky smooth purée from an immersion blender. It's equally good served warm alongside a savory meal or chilled straight from the fridge as a snack. Once you taste how much better homemade can be, it's hard to go back.
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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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