Nutmeg 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. Ceylon cinnamon and freshly grated ginger give it a bright, layered warmth that feels far more interesting than the plain stuff, while a pinch of turmeric adds a subtle earthiness and a gorgeous golden hue. So many store-bought spiced applesauces and even homemade recipes lean on nutmeg as a default warming spice, but this one proves you don't need it — the ginger and cinnamon combination is more than enough to deliver serious depth and coziness. A splash of lemon juice keeps the apple flavor lively and fresh rather than flat, and the optional honey lets you dial in the sweetness to exactly where you want it. You can leave it chunky and rustic straight from the masher, or blend it silky smooth depending on your mood or what you're serving it with. It works beautifully as a side dish, a topping for oatmeal or yogurt, or honestly just eaten by the spoonful straight from the pot.
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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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