Alpha Gal Friendly Maple-Oat Cinnamon Applesauce
Warm, spiced, and naturally sweet, this stovetop applesauce is the kind of comfort food that feels like a hug in a bowl. Pure maple syrup and a duo of cinnamon and ginger give it a depth that goes well beyond anything you'd find in a store-bought jar — and since every ingredient here is plant-based, there's no need to stress over hidden mammalian products that can make packaged foods tricky to navigate. The rolled oats are a clever addition, thickening the sauce as it simmers and giving it a heartier, more satisfying texture. You control the final consistency too, whether you prefer it rustic and chunky or silky smooth with a quick pass of an immersion blender. It's equally at home spooned over pancakes, stirred into oatmeal, or eaten straight from the pot with a spoon — no judgment. Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to five days, so a single batch goes a long way through the week.
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4 servings
- 1.5 lbs apples (about 4 medium), peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch chunks
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- 3 tbsp old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- 1
Combine the apple chunks, water, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir to coat the apples, then cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples are completely tender and beginning to break down, about 15–18 minutes.
- 2
Stir in the rolled oats and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook uncovered, stirring frequently, until the oats have softened and the mixture has thickened slightly, about 5–7 minutes.
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