Beef Free Maple-Oat Cinnamon Applesauce
Warm spiced applesauce gets a cozy upgrade here, with pure maple syrup and a touch of ground ginger rounding out the classic cinnamon flavor in the best possible way. The rolled oats are the quiet hero of this recipe — stirred in toward the end, they thicken the sauce naturally and add a subtle heartiness that sets this version apart from anything you'd find in a jar. Everything comes together in a single saucepan with just apples, pantry spices, and a splash of water, so the ingredient list stays completely plant-based and straightforward. You get to choose your own texture, too: a few passes with a potato masher keeps things rustic and chunky, while an immersion blender transforms it into something silky smooth. It's equally at home spooned over oatmeal in the morning, served alongside roasted pork, or eaten straight from the bowl with a spoon. Leftovers keep in the fridge for up to five days, which means you can make a batch on Sunday and enjoy it all week long.
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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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