Nightshade Free Pear Cinnamon Applesauce
Sweet, warmly spiced, and made entirely from fruit you can feel good about, this applesauce is the kind of simple recipe that earns a permanent spot in your rotation. Ripe pears bring a floral, honeyed depth that sets it apart from anything you'd find in a jar at the grocery store, while cinnamon and ginger add just enough warmth to make it feel like a treat. Because it's built around fresh apples and pears with no tomatoes, peppers, or other nightshade ingredients anywhere in sight, it's a genuinely safe and satisfying option for anyone navigating that restriction. The touch of maple syrup keeps the sweetness natural and adjustable, so you're always in control of the final flavor. You can leave it chunky and rustic or blend it silky smooth depending on your mood — both versions are equally delicious. It works beautifully as a side dish, a topping for oatmeal or pancakes, or just eaten straight from the bowl with a spoon.
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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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