Dairy Free Maple-Oat Cinnamon Applesauce
Warm, spiced, and naturally sweet, this cozy applesauce gets a subtle heartiness from rolled oats that makes it feel more like a proper dish than a simple condiment. Pure maple syrup does all the sweetening here, and a combination of cinnamon and ginger gives every spoonful a gentle, aromatic kick. The whole thing comes together in one saucepan with nothing but wholesome pantry staples — no butter, no cream, no dairy of any kind to worry about. That makes it a genuinely easy win for anyone navigating dairy-free cooking, since so many store-bought applesauces and flavored versions sneak in unexpected additives. You control the texture completely, whether you prefer a rustic, chunky mash or a silky smooth sauce blended right in the pan. It's equally good served warm alongside a savory dinner, spooned over oatmeal in the morning, or eaten cold straight from the fridge as a snack. Simple, satisfying, and completely free of dairy drama.
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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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