Pistachio Free Pear Cinnamon Applesauce
Warm spiced fruit sauce made from scratch hits differently than anything you'd scoop out of a jar, and this version layers sweet pears in with the apples for a depth of flavor that's genuinely hard to stop eating. The maple syrup adds a gentle caramel note, while cinnamon and ginger give it that cozy, aromatic warmth without being overpowering. Everything simmers together in one saucepan until the fruit practically melts, so the whole process is low-effort and deeply satisfying. You can keep it rustic and chunky with a potato masher or go silky smooth with an immersion blender — either way, the result is a versatile sauce that works as a side dish, a topping, or an honest-to-goodness snack straight from the spoon. Store-bought applesauce often comes with ingredient lists full of surprises, but this one is made entirely from whole fruit and pantry staples you can see and trust. It keeps well in the fridge, so making a batch ahead of time is absolutely worth it.
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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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