Capsaicin 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 floral softness that pairs beautifully with the tartness of apples, and a touch of maple syrup ties everything together without overpowering the fruit. Ground cinnamon and ginger add gentle warmth and depth — all the cozy spice flavor you want, with absolutely none of the heat that can make so many spiced recipes off-limits. For anyone avoiding capsaicin, this is a genuinely satisfying option because every single ingredient is naturally free of peppers or pepper-derived spices. You control the texture too, going chunky with a potato masher or silky smooth with an immersion blender depending on your mood. It's equally at home served warm alongside a savory 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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