Pregnancy Friendly Pear Cinnamon Applesauce
Warm, fragrant, and naturally sweet, this pear cinnamon applesauce is the kind of simple comfort food that feels genuinely nourishing. Ripe pears and tender apples simmer together with maple syrup, cinnamon, and a hint of ginger until they practically melt into a silky, spoonable sauce. There's no refined sugar, no artificial anything — just wholesome fruit and pantry spices, which makes it an easy win when you're being thoughtful about what goes into your body. The gentle ginger adds a subtle warmth that's soothing without being overpowering, and you can dial the texture anywhere from rustic and chunky to perfectly smooth depending on your mood. It works beautifully as a snack on its own, stirred into oatmeal, or spooned alongside a savory meal when you're craving something a little sweet. Making it at home means you know exactly what's in every bite — no mystery additives or preservatives hiding on a label.
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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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