Rice Free Pear Cinnamon Applesauce
Warm, fragrant, and naturally sweet, this homemade fruit sauce is the kind of simple recipe that makes you wonder why you ever bought it in a jar. Ripe pears join the apples to add a softer, floral sweetness that takes the whole thing to another level. A touch of maple syrup, cinnamon, and ginger round out the flavor with just enough warmth to make it feel special without being fussy. Since it's built entirely from fresh fruit and pantry spices, there's absolutely nothing hiding in here that could trip up a grain-free or rice-free lifestyle — no fillers, no thickeners, no surprises. You control the texture too, going chunky with a potato masher or 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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