Lactose Free Maple-Oat Cinnamon Applesauce
Warm spiced apples, a drizzle of pure maple syrup, and a hint of ginger come together in a sauce that feels like autumn in a bowl. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of dairy, so there's no swapping, substituting, or label-squinting required — it just works as written. The rolled oats are the quiet genius of this recipe, thickening the sauce and adding a subtle heartiness that sets it apart from a basic stovetop applesauce. You control the texture entirely, whether you want something rustic and chunky or silky smooth straight from an immersion blender. It's equally at home spooned over oatmeal in the morning, served alongside a savory pork dish at dinner, or eaten straight from the fridge with a spoon at midnight. Make a batch on the weekend and you'll have a versatile, comforting staple ready to go for the next five days.
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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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