Red Meat Allergy Friendly 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. Tart apples simmer down into a silky, naturally sweet base, then get layered with the warmth of Ceylon cinnamon, bright fresh ginger, and a subtle golden note from turmeric — it's a genuinely exciting flavor combination. Every single ingredient here is plant-based and whole, so there's zero concern about hidden animal proteins or cross-contact from processed foods. A splash of lemon juice keeps the flavor lively and the color beautiful, while optional honey lets you dial in exactly the sweetness you want. You can leave it chunky and rustic with a potato masher or go completely smooth with an immersion blender — either way, it's a winner. Serve it warm alongside roasted chicken or pork, swirl it into oatmeal, or just eat it straight from the bowl with a spoon. It keeps in the fridge for up to a week, which means one quick batch sets you up for days of easy, worry-free snacking.
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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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