Seed Oil 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. Every ingredient here is exactly what it sounds like — fresh apples, real spices, a squeeze of lemon — with absolutely no refined oils or hidden additives to worry about. Ceylon cinnamon brings a softer, more floral warmth than standard cinnamon, while freshly grated ginger and a touch of turmeric give the whole pot a gentle, golden depth that store-bought versions simply can't match. You control the texture too, going chunky with a potato masher or silky smooth with an immersion blender depending on your mood. A drizzle of honey at the end is entirely optional, because honestly the natural sweetness of the apples does most of the heavy lifting. It works beautifully as a snack, a side dish, a topping for oatmeal or yogurt, or even stirred into a bowl of warm porridge on a cold morning.
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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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