Caffeine Free Pear Cinnamon Applesauce
Warm, spiced, and naturally sweet, this pear cinnamon applesauce is the kind of simple recipe that makes your whole kitchen smell incredible. Ripe pears join the apples to add a softer, more floral sweetness, while ground cinnamon and ginger give every spoonful a gentle warmth that feels like a hug in a bowl. A touch of maple syrup rounds out the flavor without leaning on refined sugar, and the whole thing comes together in a single saucepan with minimal effort. Store-bought versions often sneak in additives or preservatives you didn't ask for — making this from scratch means you know exactly what's in it. You can keep it rustic and chunky with a potato masher or go silky smooth with an immersion blender, depending on your mood or how you plan to use it. It's equally at home spooned over oatmeal, served alongside a pork chop, or eaten straight from the jar with a spoon — no judgment here.
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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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