Nightshade 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 warmth that goes well beyond anything you'd find in a store-bought jar, and a touch of turmeric adds a subtle earthiness without overpowering the fruit. Every ingredient here is naturally free of nightshades, so there's no label-scanning or substitution gymnastics required — just wholesome, straightforward cooking. The lemon juice keeps the flavor lively and balances the natural sweetness of the apples beautifully. You can leave it chunky and rustic or blend it completely smooth depending on your mood, and the optional honey lets you dial in the sweetness exactly where you want it. It's wonderful served warm alongside roasted pork or chicken, stirred into oatmeal, or honestly just eaten straight from the spoon.
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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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