Carrageenan Free Pear Cinnamon Applesauce
Warm spiced fruit sauce made from scratch hits differently than anything that comes in a jar — and this version layers sweet pears in with the apples for a depth of flavor that's genuinely hard to put down. That's exactly where carrageenan tends to sneak in with store-bought options, used as a thickener or stabilizer in processed fruit products, so making your own is the cleanest workaround there is. Here, the sauce thickens naturally as the fruit breaks down during that gentle 20-to-25-minute simmer, no additives needed. Maple syrup brings a subtle caramel sweetness, while cinnamon and ginger give it that cozy, warming backbone you want on a cool day. You can keep it rustic and chunky with a potato masher or go silky smooth with an immersion blender — either way, the result is completely your call. It's wonderful served warm, but it also keeps beautifully in the fridge for whenever the craving hits.
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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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