Chestnut 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 autumn in a bowl. The rolled oats are the secret weapon — stirred in toward the end, they thicken the sauce naturally and add a subtle heartiness you won't find in any jarred version. Everything comes together in a single saucepan, and you control the texture completely, whether you prefer a rustic, chunky mash or a silky smooth purée. Store-bought applesauce can be a minefield of unexpected additives and shared-facility warnings, so making your own means you know exactly what's in it — and these ingredients are refreshingly straightforward. It keeps in the fridge for up to five days, so it's just as good spooned over oatmeal on a Tuesday morning as it is served warm alongside a weekend dinner. Simple, wholesome, and genuinely delicious.
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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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