Chicken Free Maple-Oat Cinnamon Applesauce
Warm spiced applesauce gets a genuinely satisfying upgrade here, with rolled oats stirred right into the pot to add body and a subtle nuttiness that makes the whole thing feel more like a cozy breakfast bowl than a simple condiment. Fresh apple chunks simmer down with maple syrup, cinnamon, and a hint of ginger until they're completely tender and fragrant — the kind of smell that makes everyone wander into the kitchen asking what's cooking. The oats thicken the sauce naturally as they soften, so there's no need for any additives or thickeners. You can mash it chunky, smooth it out with a potato masher, or go fully silky with an immersion blender depending on your mood. It's completely plant-based and built from straightforward pantry ingredients, so there's zero guesswork about what's in it. Serve it warm alongside pancakes or oatmeal, or refrigerate it and spoon it cold over yogurt 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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