Black Pepper Free Pear Cinnamon Applesauce
Warm, fragrant, and naturally sweet, this pear cinnamon applesauce is the kind of simple recipe that makes your whole kitchen smell incredible. Ripe pears bring a soft floral sweetness that pairs beautifully with the apples, while cinnamon and a touch of ginger give it just enough warmth and depth. The seasoning here is completely intentional — no black pepper anywhere in the ingredient list, which makes it a genuinely safe and satisfying option when you need to avoid that spice without sacrificing flavor. Store-bought versions can be a gamble, often containing unexpected spices or additives, so making your own gives you full control over every ingredient. The texture is entirely up to you: leave it chunky and rustic with a potato masher, or blend it silky smooth with an immersion blender. A drizzle of maple syrup ties everything together and lets the natural fruit flavor shine. It's wonderful served warm alongside a cozy 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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