Peanut Free Ginger & Cinnamon Spiced Applesauce
Warm, fragrant, and made entirely from scratch, this spiced applesauce is the kind of thing that makes your whole kitchen smell incredible. Fresh ginger and Ceylon cinnamon bring a bright, layered warmth that goes well beyond anything you'd find in a jar at the grocery store, and a touch of turmeric adds a subtle earthiness that makes the flavor genuinely interesting. Every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free from peanuts or tree nut cross-contact concerns — no label-reading required. You control the texture too, whether you prefer a rustic, chunky mash or a silky smooth purée from an immersion blender. A drizzle of honey at the end lets you dial in the sweetness to your exact taste, or skip it entirely and let the apples do all the work. It's equally good served warm alongside pork chops, spooned over oatmeal, or eaten straight from the pot with a 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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