Capsaicin 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. The combination of Ceylon cinnamon, fresh ginger, and a touch of turmeric gives it a complex, aromatic depth that goes way beyond anything you'd find in a store-bought jar — and every single ingredient is completely free of capsaicin or any heat-producing compounds. That matters more than you might think, since many spiced or "flavored" applesauces sneak in unexpected ingredients that can be a real problem for anyone avoiding capsaicin. Here, the warmth comes entirely from ginger and cinnamon, which deliver that cozy, spiced feeling without any of the burn. A splash of lemon juice brightens everything up, and a drizzle of honey at the end lets you dial in the sweetness exactly where you want it. You can mash it chunky or blend it silky smooth depending on your mood, making it just as at home alongside a pork roast as it is spooned over oatmeal or eaten straight from the bowl.
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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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