Alpha Gal Friendly Pear Cinnamon Applesauce
Warm, spiced, and deeply comforting, this pear cinnamon applesauce is the kind of thing you'll want to keep a jar of in the fridge at all times. The addition of ripe pears alongside the apples gives it a naturally silky sweetness that store-bought versions just can't match. A touch of maple syrup, ground cinnamon, and ginger round everything out into something that tastes far more special than the short ingredient list suggests. For anyone navigating alpha-gal syndrome, this recipe is a genuinely worry-free win — every single ingredient is plant-based and straightforward, with zero mammalian products hiding anywhere. The whole thing comes together in one saucepan, and you get to choose your own texture adventure, whether that's rustic and chunky or blended smooth. It's wonderful served warm alongside a savory meal, spooned over oatmeal, or eaten straight from the bowl with a spoon.
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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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