Almond Free Pear Cinnamon Applesauce
Warm spiced fruit sauce made from scratch hits differently than anything you'd find in a jar, and this version layers sweet pears in with the apples for a depth of flavor that's genuinely surprising. The maple syrup adds a gentle, rounded sweetness, while cinnamon and ginger give it that cozy, aromatic warmth that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible. Store-bought applesauce can be a minefield for anyone avoiding tree nuts, since shared facilities and sneaky "may contain" labels are everywhere — making your own with a handful of clean, simple ingredients is the obvious solution. Everything comes together in one saucepan with barely any prep, and you can mash it chunky or blend it silky smooth depending on your mood. It's equally at home spooned over oatmeal, served alongside a pork chop, or eaten straight from the bowl with a spoon. The ginger adds just enough of a subtle kick to keep things interesting without overpowering the fruit.
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6 servings
- 1 ½ lb apples (about 4 medium), peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 lb ripe pears (about 2 medium), peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch chunks
- ⅓ cup water
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- ¾ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ⅛ tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Combine the apple chunks, pear chunks, water, maple syrup, cinnamon, ginger, and salt in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir to coat the fruit.
- 2
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the fruit is completely tender and collapses easily when pressed with a spoon.
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