Nutmeg Free Pear Cinnamon Applesauce
Warm, fragrant, and naturally sweet, this pear cinnamon applesauce is the kind of simple recipe that makes your whole kitchen smell incredible. Ripe pears bring a floral softness that pairs beautifully with the tartness of apples, and a touch of maple syrup ties everything together without overpowering the fruit. Ground cinnamon and ginger do all the heavy lifting on spice, which means you get a deeply cozy, layered flavor without any of the sharp, sometimes overwhelming warmth that nutmeg can add. So many store-bought applesauces and spiced fruit blends sneak in nutmeg as a background note, making it tricky to know exactly what you're getting — this one keeps the ingredient list clean and completely transparent. You can leave it chunky and rustic or blend it silky smooth depending on your mood, and it works just as well spooned over oatmeal or pancakes as it does eaten straight from the bowl. It's the kind of recipe you'll find yourself making on repeat all fall and winter long.
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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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