Brazil Nut Free Maple-Oat Cinnamon Applesauce
Warm spiced applesauce gets a cozy upgrade here, with pure maple syrup and a double hit of cinnamon and ginger making every spoonful taste like the best part of autumn. The rolled oats are the secret weapon — stirred in toward the end, they thicken the sauce naturally and give it a hearty, almost porridge-like body that sets this version apart from anything you'd find in a jar. Everything comes together in a single saucepan, and you can mash it as chunky or as smooth as you like depending on your mood (or your audience). Store-bought applesauce often hides additives or is processed on shared lines with tree nuts, so making it from scratch with these straightforward pantry ingredients keeps things clean and worry-free. It's equally at home spooned over oatmeal, served alongside a pork chop, or eaten straight from the pot while it's still warm. A quick taste at the end lets you dial in the sweetness with a little extra maple syrup if the apples need it. This is the kind of simple, satisfying recipe that earns a permanent spot in your weekly rotation.
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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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