Lupin Free Pear Cinnamon Applesauce
Warm spiced fruit sauce made from scratch is one of those simple pleasures that store-bought versions never quite capture. This one layers sweet apples and ripe pears together, letting them slowly simmer down into something silky, fragrant, and deeply comforting. A touch of maple syrup, cinnamon, and ginger gives it a cozy warmth without overpowering the natural sweetness of the fruit. The whole thing comes together in a single saucepan, and you can mash it chunky or blend it smooth depending on your mood. For anyone navigating ingredient sensitivities, this recipe is refreshingly straightforward — just whole fruit, warm spices, and pantry staples with nothing hidden or unnecessary. It works beautifully as a side dish, a topping for oatmeal or pancakes, or honestly just eaten by the spoonful straight from the pot.
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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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