Breastfeeding Friendly Ginger & Cinnamon Spiced Applesauce
Warm, fragrant, and deeply comforting, this spiced applesauce is the kind of simple homemade staple that earns a permanent spot in your weekly rotation. Fresh ginger and Ceylon cinnamon give it a gentle, aromatic heat, while a pinch of turmeric adds a subtle golden warmth that makes it feel a little more special than your average applesauce. The whole thing comes together in one saucepan with just a handful of wholesome ingredients — no additives, no preservatives, nothing you wouldn't want to be eating right now. That matters a lot when you're paying close attention to what goes into your body during the breastfeeding months. You can keep it chunky with a potato masher or go silky smooth with an immersion blender depending on your mood, and a drizzle of honey at the end lets you dial in the sweetness exactly where you want it. It's delicious warm straight from the pot, stirred into oatmeal, or spooned alongside roasted pork — and it keeps in the fridge for up to a week, so one batch goes a long way.
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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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