Celery 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, layered warmth that goes well beyond the standard store-bought version, while a touch of turmeric adds a subtle earthiness and gorgeous golden hue. The whole thing comes together in a single saucepan with just a handful of clean, straightforward ingredients — no hidden fillers, thickeners, or anything you'd need to second-guess. You get to choose your own texture, too: go rustic and chunky with a potato masher, or blitz it smooth with an immersion blender depending on your mood. A drizzle of honey at the end is entirely optional, since the apples bring plenty of natural sweetness on their own. Spoon it warm over oatmeal or pancakes, serve it alongside a pork roast, or honestly just eat it straight from the pot — no judgment here.
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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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