Mushroom Free Pear Cinnamon Applesauce
Warm, fragrant, and naturally sweet, this homemade applesauce gets a serious upgrade from ripe pears, which add a floral softness that store-bought versions simply can't match. A touch of maple syrup, ground cinnamon, and ginger bring cozy depth without any refined sugar or artificial anything. The whole thing comes together in one saucepan with just a handful of wholesome ingredients — no hidden additives, no mystery fillers, and absolutely nothing to worry about for anyone avoiding fungi or fungal-derived ingredients. You control the texture too, whether you prefer it chunky and rustic from a quick mash or silky smooth from an immersion blender. It's equally at home spooned over oatmeal, served alongside a pork chop, or eaten straight from the bowl with a spoon. This is the kind of simple, honest recipe that earns a permanent spot in your rotation.
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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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