Lactose Free Pear Cinnamon Applesauce
Warm spiced fruit sauce made from scratch hits differently than anything you'd find in a jar, and this version layers sweet pears in with the apples for a depth of flavor that's genuinely hard to stop eating. The whole thing comes together in a single saucepan with nothing but fresh fruit, a splash of water, maple syrup, and a cozy blend of cinnamon and ginger — completely free of dairy in any form, no substitutions needed. That makes it a natural fit for anyone navigating lactose without wanting to sacrifice comfort food classics. You control the texture too, going chunky with a potato masher or silky smooth with an immersion blender depending on your mood. It's equally at home spooned over oatmeal, served alongside a pork chop, or eaten straight from the pot with a spoon. The ginger adds just enough warmth to keep things interesting without overpowering the fruit, and the maple syrup rounds out any tartness beautifully. Simple, wholesome, and genuinely satisfying.
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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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