Low Sugar Ginger & Cinnamon Spiced Applesauce
Warm, fragrant, and deeply satisfying, this spiced applesauce lets the natural sweetness of ripe apples do all the heavy lifting. The combination of Ceylon cinnamon, fresh ginger, and a touch of turmeric gives it a complexity that feels almost luxurious — nothing like the bland jarred stuff from the grocery store. Because the only sweetener is an optional drizzle of honey added to taste, you stay completely in control of what goes into every spoonful. Store-bought applesauce is notorious for sneaking in cane sugar or high-fructose corn syrup, so making your own is genuinely the smarter move. The lemon juice brightens everything up and keeps the color beautiful, while the choice between mashing and blending means you can land anywhere from rustic and chunky to silky smooth depending on your mood. It keeps in the fridge for up to a week, so one batch covers you for breakfasts, snacks, or a cozy side dish all week long.
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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 lemon juice
- 1 tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tbsp honey (optional)
Can be omittedhoney
Instructions
- 1
Combine the apple chunks, water, and lemon juice in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir to coat the apples, then cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples are completely tender and beginning to collapse, about 15–18 minutes.
- 2
Remove the pan from the heat. Add the Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric, then stir to combine.
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