Nitrate & Nitrite Free Pear Cinnamon Applesauce
Warm spiced fruit sauce made from scratch is one of those simple pleasures that store-bought versions can never quite replicate. Jarred and packaged applesauces often sneak in preservatives and additives that have no business being in something this wholesome, but this recipe keeps things completely clean. Fresh apples and ripe pears are simmered low and slow with maple syrup, cinnamon, ginger, and just a pinch of salt — nothing hidden, nothing processed. The pears add a natural floral sweetness that rounds out the tartness of the apples in the most satisfying way. You can leave it chunky and rustic or blend it silky smooth depending on your mood, which makes it endlessly versatile as a snack, a side dish, or a topping. It's the kind of recipe that makes your kitchen smell incredible and comes together with almost zero effort.
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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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