Peanut Free Pear Cinnamon Applesauce
Warm spiced fruit sauce made from scratch hits differently than anything you'd pull off a grocery store shelf, and this version layers sweet pears in with the apples for a depth of flavor that's genuinely surprising. The combination of cinnamon and ginger makes the whole kitchen smell incredible while it simmers, and maple syrup adds just enough sweetness without overpowering the fruit. Every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free from nut-related concerns — no labels to scrutinize, no shared-facility anxiety, just clean, simple produce and pantry staples. You control the texture too, whether you want it rustic and chunky from a potato masher or silky smooth from an immersion blender. It's the kind of recipe that works as a cozy side dish, a topping for oatmeal or pancakes, or honestly just eaten warm by the spoonful straight from the pot.
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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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