Eggless 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 bring a gentle heat and complexity that goes way beyond the bland stuff you find in squeezable pouches at the grocery store. A pinch of turmeric adds a subtle earthiness and a gorgeous golden hue without overpowering the natural sweetness of the apples. The whole thing comes together in one saucepan with just a handful of wholesome ingredients — no binders, no fillers, and absolutely nothing to worry about on the egg front since applesauce is naturally free of it. You can mash it chunky for a rustic, textured spoonful or blend it silky smooth depending on your mood. A drizzle of honey at the end is entirely optional, letting the apples speak for themselves if they're already sweet enough. Eat it warm alongside pork chops, swirl it into oatmeal, or just enjoy it straight from the bowl — it's that good.
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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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