Oats 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, complex heat that goes well beyond the standard store-bought version, while a touch of turmeric adds an earthy depth you didn't know applesauce was missing. The whole thing comes together in a single saucepan with nothing but whole, recognizable ingredients — no thickeners, no fillers, and absolutely nothing grain-based hiding in the mix. That makes it a genuinely safe and satisfying choice when you're navigating a diet that cuts out oats and other grains, since even "natural" packaged applesauce can sometimes be processed on shared equipment. You control the sweetness here too, with optional honey stirred in at the end to taste. Whether you mash it chunky or blend it silky smooth, it works beautifully as a snack, a side dish, or spooned over yogurt and pancakes for anyone at the table who can enjoy them.
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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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