Sesame 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, layered warmth that goes well beyond the standard store-bought version, while a pinch of turmeric adds a subtle earthiness and a gorgeous golden hue. Store-bought applesauce can be a minefield of unexpected additives, but this one is made entirely from whole, straightforward ingredients you can see and trust. The optional honey lets you dial in the sweetness to your liking, so it works just as well as a standalone snack as it does spooned over oatmeal, pancakes, or roasted pork. You can mash it chunky for texture or blend it silky smooth depending on your mood — either way, it comes together in under 20 minutes with minimal effort. It's one of those recipes that feels a little fancy but couldn't be simpler to pull off.
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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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