Legume 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 heat that goes well beyond the standard supermarket version, while a touch of turmeric adds a subtle earthiness and a gorgeous golden hue. The whole thing comes together in a single saucepan with nothing but fruit, spices, and a splash of water — completely free of legumes and any of the hidden additives that can sneak into store-bought alternatives. You control the texture, too: leave it chunky with a potato masher for something rustic and hearty, or run an immersion blender through it for a silky-smooth finish. A little honey at the end lets you dial in the sweetness to your exact taste, or skip it entirely and let the apples do all the work. It's wonderful served warm alongside a cozy meal, spooned over oatmeal, or eaten straight from the jar with a spoon — 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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