Pecan Free Pear Cinnamon Applesauce
Warm spiced fruit sauce made from scratch hits differently than anything you'd find in a jar at the grocery store. This version layers sweet pears in with the apples, which adds a floral, honeyed depth that makes the whole thing feel a little more special. A touch of maple syrup, ground cinnamon, and ginger round everything out into something that smells absolutely incredible while it simmers on the stove. The whole recipe comes together in one saucepan with nothing but wholesome fruit and pantry spices — no hidden additives, no mystery ingredients, and zero nut-related concerns. You can keep it rustic and chunky with a potato masher or go silky smooth with an immersion blender, depending on your mood. It's equally at home spooned over oatmeal, served alongside a pork chop, or 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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