GERD Friendly Pear Cinnamon Applesauce
Sweet, gently spiced, and naturally soothing, this homemade fruit sauce is the kind of simple comfort food that earns a permanent spot in your weekly rotation. Ripe pears and apples are simmered together until they practically melt into a silky, fragrant sauce — no harsh acids, no citrus, and no tomato in sight, which makes it a genuinely easy win for anyone managing reflux. A small drizzle of maple syrup keeps the sweetness subtle and natural, while cinnamon and just a whisper of ginger add warmth without any of the heat that can aggravate symptoms. You control the texture, too — mash it chunky for something rustic or blend it smooth for a more polished result. It comes together in one saucepan in under 30 minutes, and a single batch serves six, so it's worth making ahead and keeping in the fridge for the week. Spoon it over oatmeal, serve it alongside roasted pork, or enjoy it on its own as a gentle, satisfying snack.
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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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