Wheat Free Pear Cinnamon Applesauce
Warm spiced fruit sauce made from scratch hits differently than anything you'd find in 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 cinnamon and ginger bring just enough warmth without overpowering the natural sweetness of the fruit, and a touch of maple syrup rounds everything out beautifully. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of wheat and gluten, so there's no label-reading required and no hidden grain-based thickeners to worry about. The whole thing comes together in one saucepan, and you get to choose your texture — leave it chunky and rustic or blend it silky smooth with an immersion blender. It's equally at home spooned over oatmeal, served alongside a pork roast, or eaten straight from the bowl with a spoon. Store-bought versions often sneak in additives or use shared equipment, so making your own is genuinely the smarter, tastier move.
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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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