Paleo 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. The combination of Ceylon cinnamon, fresh ginger, and turmeric gives it a complexity that goes way beyond anything you'd find in a store-bought jar — and you know exactly what's in it. Store versions often sneak in refined sugars or additives that don't fit a whole-foods approach, but here the only sweetener is an optional drizzle of honey, added entirely to your taste. The apples do most of the heavy lifting on their own, softening down into something naturally sweet and satisfying. You can keep it rustic and chunky with a potato masher or go silky smooth with an immersion blender — either way, it's genuinely versatile. Eat it warm as a side, spoon it over roasted pork, or enjoy it straight from the bowl as a snack that actually feels like a treat.
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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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