Fish 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 bring a gentle heat and floral warmth that takes it well beyond the bland stuff you'd find in a squeeze pouch 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 in under 20 minutes, and you get to choose your own texture — go chunky with a potato masher or silky smooth with an immersion blender. A splash of lemon juice keeps the flavors bright, and a drizzle of honey at the end lets you dial in the sweetness exactly where you want it. It's naturally free from anything fishy or ocean-derived — just pure fruit, spice, and a little kitchen magic. Eat it warm alongside a cozy meal, swirl it into oatmeal, or spoon it straight from the jar — 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)
Can be omittedhoney
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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