Fish Free Pear Cinnamon Applesauce
Warm spiced fruit sauce made from scratch is one of those simple pleasures that store-bought jars just can't replicate. This version layers sweet apples and ripe pears together, letting them slowly simmer down into something silky, fragrant, and deeply comforting. A touch of maple syrup adds natural sweetness, while cinnamon and ginger give it that cozy, warming depth that makes it feel almost like dessert. The whole thing comes together in a single saucepan with no fussy techniques — just fruit, a handful of pantry spices, and a little patience. 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. It's wonderful served warm alongside roasted meats, spooned over oatmeal or yogurt, or honestly just eaten straight from the pot. Every ingredient here is clean and straightforward, so you get pure, wholesome flavor without a single hidden additive to second-guess.
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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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