Barley Free Ginger & Cinnamon Spiced 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 Ceylon cinnamon give it a bright, aromatic heat that goes way beyond the bland jarred stuff at the grocery store, while a touch of turmeric adds a subtle earthiness and gorgeous golden hue. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of barley and grain-based additives — no thickeners, no fillers, just real fruit and spice doing all the work. You control the texture too, whether you like it rustic and chunky straight from the masher or silky smooth from an immersion blender. A drizzle of honey at the end lets you dial in the sweetness to your exact taste, or skip it entirely if the apples are already doing their thing. It works beautifully as a side dish, a topping for oatmeal or yogurt, or honestly just eaten by the spoonful straight from the pot.
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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)
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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