Paraben Free Pear Cinnamon Applesauce
Warm, spiced, and made entirely from whole fruit and pantry staples, this pear cinnamon applesauce is the kind of simple recipe that tastes far more special than the effort involved. The combination of sweet ripe pears and tender apples creates a depth of flavor that plain applesauce just can't match, with cinnamon and ginger rounding everything out beautifully. Store-bought versions often contain preservatives and additives that can be a real concern for anyone avoiding parabens and synthetic compounds, so making your own from scratch is genuinely the smartest move. Every single ingredient here is clean and recognizable — fresh fruit, water, maple syrup, and spices, nothing more. You control the texture too, whether you prefer a rustic, chunky mash or a silky smooth sauce straight from the immersion blender. It works as a snack, a topping for oatmeal or pancakes, or even a simple side dish alongside a savory meal. Once you taste how good homemade can be, the jarred stuff really doesn't stand a chance.
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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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