Hazelnut 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, complex heat that goes way beyond the bland stuff you find in squeeze pouches at the grocery store. A pinch of turmeric adds a subtle earthiness and a gorgeous golden hue that makes it look as good as it tastes. You control the texture — mash it chunky for something rustic and satisfying, or blend it silky smooth if that's your style. A drizzle of honey at the end lets you dial in the sweetness to exactly where you want it, or skip it entirely and let the apples do the work on their own. It's naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, with every ingredient straightforward and easy to verify, so there's no second-guessing what went into the pot. Spoon it over oatmeal, serve it alongside roasted pork, or honestly just eat it warm straight from the pan — 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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