Dairy Free Pear Cinnamon Applesauce
Warm, spiced, and deeply comforting, this pear cinnamon applesauce is the kind of thing you'll want to keep a jar of in the fridge at all times. The addition of ripe pears alongside the apples gives it a naturally silky sweetness that store-bought versions just can't match. Maple syrup, cinnamon, and a hint of ginger round everything out into something that tastes far more special than the short ingredient list suggests. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of dairy, so there's no swapping, substituting, or label-checking required — it just works. You can leave it chunky with a quick mash or blend it completely smooth depending on your mood or how you plan to use it. Spoon it over oatmeal, serve it alongside a savory dinner, or eat it straight from the bowl — honestly, no judgment.
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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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