Dairy Free Ginger & Cinnamon Spiced Applesauce
Warm, fragrant, and deeply comforting, this spiced applesauce is the kind of thing that makes your whole kitchen smell incredible while it simmers. Fresh ginger and Ceylon cinnamon bring a gentle heat and complexity that goes way beyond the bland jarred stuff at the grocery store, and a pinch of turmeric adds a subtle earthiness that rounds everything out beautifully. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of dairy, so there's no swapping, substituting, or label-scanning required — it just works. You can mash it chunky for a rustic, textured spoonful or blend it completely smooth depending on your mood, which makes it endlessly versatile. A squeeze of lemon juice keeps the flavors bright and balanced, and the optional honey lets you dial in the sweetness exactly where you want it. Serve it warm alongside a cozy dinner, spoon it over oatmeal in the morning, or 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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