Low Iodine Ginger & Cinnamon Spiced Applesauce
Warm, fragrant, and naturally sweet, this spiced applesauce is the kind of simple comfort food that earns a permanent spot in your weekly rotation. Managing iodine intake can feel restrictive, especially when so many packaged snacks and condiments hide unexpected additives — but this recipe keeps things beautifully clean with nothing but whole fruit, fresh spices, and a touch of lemon juice. Ceylon cinnamon, freshly grated ginger, and a hint of turmeric give it a warmth and depth that goes way beyond anything you'd find in a jar at the grocery store. You control the texture too, mashing it chunky for something rustic or blending it silky smooth depending on your mood. A drizzle of honey at the end is entirely optional, letting the natural sweetness of the apples do most of the heavy lifting. Serve it warm alongside a meal, spoon it over oatmeal, 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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