Turkey Free Pear Cinnamon Applesauce
Warm spiced fruit sauce made from scratch is one of those simple pleasures that store-bought jars just can't replicate. Ripe pears join the apples here, adding a floral sweetness that makes the whole thing taste a little more special than your average applesauce. A touch of maple syrup, cinnamon, and ginger round everything out into something that smells absolutely incredible while it simmers on the stove. You control the texture — mash it chunky for a rustic feel or blend it silky smooth depending on how you plan to use it. It works beautifully as a side dish, a topping for oatmeal or pancakes, or honestly just eaten straight from the bowl with a spoon. The ingredient list is short, wholesome, and completely free of any animal products, making it a naturally safe and crowd-pleasing option no matter who's at the table.
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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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