Gluten Free Maple-Oat Cinnamon Applesauce
Warm, spiced, and naturally sweetened, this cozy applesauce hits every comfort note you want from a homemade batch. Fresh apple chunks simmer down with pure maple syrup, cinnamon, and ginger until they're completely tender and fragrant — then rolled oats are stirred in to thicken everything into something a little heartier than your average sauce. The oats are the key detail here: they add body and a subtle nuttiness without any wheat-based thickeners, making this a genuinely satisfying option for anyone avoiding gluten. Just be sure to grab certified gluten-free rolled oats at the store, since oats can sometimes be processed on shared equipment — it's an easy swap that makes all the difference. You control the final texture, whether that's rustic and chunky or silky smooth, depending on how much you work the masher or immersion blender. It keeps in the fridge for up to five days, so it's just as good spooned cold over yogurt on a Tuesday morning as it is served warm right off the stove.
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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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