Breastfeeding Friendly Pear Cinnamon Applesauce
Warm, spiced, and naturally sweet, this applesauce is the kind of simple comfort food that feels like a treat without any of the guilt. Ripe pears join the apples to add a softer, more floral sweetness, so you barely need any added sugar — just a touch of maple syrup to round things out. Ground cinnamon and ginger bring gentle warmth that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible while it simmers. When you're nursing, it's reassuring to know exactly what's going into your food, and this recipe keeps things clean and wholesome with nothing artificial or unnecessary. The fruit cooks down into a silky, tender sauce in about 20 minutes, and you can mash it chunky or blend it smooth depending on your mood. It's delicious warm straight from the pot, but it also keeps beautifully in the fridge for easy snacking throughout the week.
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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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