High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Pear Cinnamon Applesauce
Warm spiced fruit sauce made from scratch hits differently than anything you'd grab off a grocery store shelf — and most jarred versions are loaded with high fructose corn syrup, which makes homemade the obvious move here. This version sweetens things naturally with just a tablespoon of maple syrup, letting the ripe pears and apples do most of the heavy lifting. The combination of cinnamon and ginger gives it a cozy, almost autumnal depth that feels far more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. You cook everything down in a single saucepan until the fruit is completely tender, then mash or blend it to whatever texture you're in the mood for — chunky and rustic or silky smooth. It works beautifully as a side dish, a topping for oatmeal or pancakes, or honestly just eaten by the spoonful straight from the fridge. Knowing exactly what went into it — real fruit, warm spices, a drizzle of maple syrup — makes every bite taste even better.
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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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