MSG Free Pear Cinnamon Applesauce
There is something deeply comforting about a homemade fruit sauce that smells like autumn from the very first simmer. This version combines sweet apples and ripe pears with warm cinnamon and ginger, creating a sauce that is far more complex and fragrant than anything you'd pull off a grocery store shelf. Store-bought applesauce can be a minefield for anyone avoiding flavor enhancers and additives, but every single ingredient here is whole and recognizable — fresh fruit, a splash of water, maple syrup, and spices. The pears add a floral, honeyed depth that makes this feel a little special without any extra effort. You control the texture entirely, going chunky with a potato masher or silky smooth with an immersion blender depending on your mood. A small drizzle of extra maple syrup at the end lets you fine-tune the sweetness based on how tart your fruit turned out, which is the kind of flexibility a recipe like this deserves. Serve it warm alongside a cozy dinner or spoon it cold straight from the fridge — honestly, both are excellent choices.
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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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