Capsaicin Free Maple-Oat Cinnamon Applesauce
Warm, fragrant, and naturally sweet, this applesauce is the kind of cozy comfort food that earns a permanent spot in your weekly rotation. Tender apples are simmered with maple syrup, cinnamon, and a hint of ginger until they practically melt into a silky, spoonable sauce — then rolled oats are stirred in to add gentle body and a subtle heartiness you won't find in anything from a jar. Every single ingredient here is completely free of capsaicin and any heat-producing compounds, so there's no label-scanning required and no risk of that sneaky burn that can hide in unexpected places. You control the texture entirely, whether you prefer a rustic, chunky mash or a smooth, blended consistency straight from the pot. It's equally at home spooned over oatmeal in the morning, served alongside a savory pork dish at dinner, or eaten straight from the bowl with a spoon — no judgment. The maple syrup adds a rounded, caramel-like sweetness that plays beautifully with the warm spices without ever tipping into cloying territory. Make a batch on Sunday and you'll be reaching for 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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