Artificial Flavors Free Maple-Oat Cinnamon Applesauce
Warm, spiced, and naturally sweet, this cozy applesauce is the kind of thing you'll want to keep a jar of in the fridge at all times. Every bit of flavor here comes from real, whole ingredients — fresh apples, pure maple syrup, ground cinnamon, and ginger — with absolutely nothing synthetic hiding in the mix. That matters more than you'd think, because store-bought applesauce is one of those products where artificial flavoring agents tend to sneak in under vague labeling. The rolled oats are a clever touch, thickening the sauce naturally and adding a subtle heartiness that sets this apart from anything you'd find on a shelf. You control the texture too, whether you prefer it rustic and chunky or silky smooth with a quick pass of the immersion blender. It's equally at home spooned over oatmeal, served alongside a pork chop, or eaten straight from the jar with a spoon — no judgment here.
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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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