Hazelnut Free Pear Cinnamon Applesauce
Warm spiced fruit sauce made from scratch hits differently than anything you'd scoop out of a jar, and this version layers sweet pears in with the apples for a depth of flavor that's genuinely hard to put down. The maple syrup adds a gentle, rounded sweetness, while cinnamon and ginger bring just enough warmth to make the whole kitchen smell incredible. Everything simmers down into a soft, spoonable sauce that you can leave a little chunky or blend completely smooth depending on your mood. Store-bought applesauce can be a minefield when it comes to shared-facility warnings and unexpected add-ins, so making your own means you know exactly what's in the pot. The ingredient list here is refreshingly short — just fresh fruit, warm spices, and a touch of natural sweetener, with zero hidden extras to worry about. It works beautifully as a side dish, a topping for oatmeal or pancakes, or honestly just eaten straight from the bowl with a spoon.
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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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