Nitrate & Nitrite 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 complexity that goes way beyond the bland stuff you find in little plastic cups at the grocery store. A pinch of turmeric adds an earthy, golden depth that makes the whole batch feel almost medicinal in the best possible way. Every single ingredient here is clean and whole — no preservatives, no cured meats, no processed additives — so you can enjoy it without a second thought about hidden chemical compounds sneaking into your food. The lemon juice brightens everything up and helps the apples hold their color, while the optional honey lets you dial in just the right level of sweetness. You can leave it chunky and rustic or blend it completely smooth depending on your mood, and it works beautifully as a snack, a side dish, or even stirred into oatmeal in the morning.
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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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