Citrus Free Maple-Oat Cinnamon Applesauce
Warm spices, sweet apples, and a drizzle of pure maple syrup come together in a cozy homemade applesauce that feels like autumn in a bowl. So many store-bought versions sneak in citrus juice or citric acid as a preservative, which makes finding a truly safe option frustrating — this one keeps things beautifully simple with nothing that would trigger a citrus sensitivity. The rolled oats are a clever addition, stirred in toward the end to thicken the sauce naturally and give it a hearty, almost porridge-like body that sets it apart from anything you'd find on a shelf. Ground cinnamon and ginger do all the heavy lifting on flavor, so you get a deeply warming, aromatic result without any hidden ingredients to second-guess. You can mash it chunky for texture or blend it silky smooth depending on your mood, and it keeps in the fridge for up to five days — making it just as useful on a Tuesday morning as it is at a weekend dinner table.
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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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