BHA & BHT Free Pear Cinnamon Applesauce
Warm, fragrant, and naturally sweet, this pear cinnamon applesauce is the kind of simple homemade recipe that makes you wonder why you ever reached for a jar at the store. The combination of tender apples and ripe pears creates a depth of flavor that plain applesauce just can't match, with the pears lending a floral, honeyed sweetness that feels almost luxurious. Ground cinnamon and ginger bring gentle warmth, while a touch of maple syrup rounds everything out without overpowering the fruit. Store-bought applesauce and fruit preserves often contain synthetic preservatives that can be tricky to avoid, but this recipe keeps things completely clean — just whole fruit, warm spices, water, and a drizzle of maple syrup. You control every ingredient from start to finish, which makes it a genuinely stress-free option for anyone navigating additive sensitivities. The cooking process is straightforward: simmer, mash or blend to your preferred texture, and you're done. Whether you like it chunky and rustic or silky smooth, it's endlessly versatile as a snack, a topping for oatmeal or pancakes, or a cozy side dish alongside a savory meal.
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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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