Barley Free Pear Cinnamon Applesauce
Warm spiced fruit sauce made from scratch hits differently than anything you'd pull from a jar, and this version layers sweet pears in with the apples for a depth of flavor that feels almost autumnal no matter the season. The maple syrup adds a gentle, rounded sweetness, while cinnamon and ginger give it just enough warmth to make the whole kitchen smell incredible. Everything here is whole, simple, and naturally free from grains — no thickeners, no fillers, just fruit and spice cooked down into something silky and satisfying. That matters a lot when you're navigating labels and trying to avoid hidden grain-based additives that sneak into commercial applesauces more often than you'd expect. You can keep it chunky with a quick mash or blend it completely smooth depending on how you plan to use it — equally good spooned over oatmeal, alongside a pork chop, or eaten straight from the bowl. It stores beautifully in the fridge, so making a full batch means you've got a versatile, wholesome staple ready to go all week long.
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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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