Cashew Free Maple-Oat Cinnamon Applesauce
Warm spices, sweet maple, and tender cooked apples come together in a homemade sauce that puts anything from a jar to shame. The addition of rolled oats is the quiet genius here — they simmer right into the mixture, thickening it naturally and adding a subtle heartiness that makes this feel more like a cozy bowl of something special than a simple condiment. Ground ginger alongside the cinnamon gives it a gentle warmth that keeps every spoonful interesting. You control the texture completely, whether you want a rustic, chunky mash or a silky-smooth sauce straight from the immersion blender. Tree-nut-free households can dig in without a second thought, since every ingredient on this list is straightforward and easy to verify. It works beautifully as a side, a topping for pancakes or oatmeal, or honestly just eaten warm with a spoon straight from the pot.
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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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