Legume Free Pear Cinnamon Applesauce
Warm spiced fruit sauce made from scratch hits differently than anything you'd pull off a grocery shelf, and this version layers sweet pears in with the apples for a depth of flavor that's genuinely hard to stop eating. The maple syrup adds a gentle, rounded sweetness, while cinnamon and ginger give it that cozy, almost autumnal warmth in every spoonful. Everything here is pure whole fruit and pantry spices — not a legume in sight, which makes it a completely stress-free choice for anyone navigating that restriction. It simmers low and slow until the fruit practically melts, so you end up with a sauce that's silky, fragrant, and totally satisfying whether you go chunky or smooth. Serve it warm alongside a savory dinner, spoon it over oatmeal or pancakes, or just eat it straight from the bowl — honestly, no judgment. It stores beautifully in the fridge, so making a big batch means you've got a wholesome, naturally sweet staple ready to go all week long.
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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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