Gelatin 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 combination of apples and ripe pears creates a naturally sweet, layered flavor that plain applesauce just can't compete with. A touch of maple syrup, ground cinnamon, and ginger round everything out without overpowering the fruit. Many store-bought applesauces and fruit spreads sneak in thickeners or stabilizers that can be a concern, but this one is made entirely from whole fruit simmered down in its own juices — nothing hidden, nothing unnecessary. You control the texture too, going chunky with a potato masher or silky smooth with an immersion blender depending on your mood. It works beautifully as a snack, a topping for oatmeal or pancakes, or a simple side dish alongside a cozy dinner. Clean, honest ingredients and a straightforward stovetop method make this one genuinely hard to mess up.
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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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