Nutmeg Free Maple-Oat Cinnamon Applesauce
Warm, fragrant, and naturally sweet, this stovetop applesauce hits every cozy note you want from a homemade batch. The combination of maple syrup, cinnamon, and ginger gives it a gentle, layered spice that feels anything but plain — and the rolled oats cook right into the sauce, adding a subtle body and heartiness you won't find in a jar from the store. Many commercial applesauces and spiced blends sneak in nutmeg as a default warming spice, so making your own from scratch is the easiest way to stay in control of exactly what goes in. The mashing step is genuinely satisfying — you can keep it rustic and chunky or go smooth and silky depending on your mood, and an immersion blender makes the latter effortless. It comes together in under half an hour using just a handful of pantry staples and fresh apples. Serve it warm alongside a cozy dinner, spoon it over oatmeal in the morning, or eat it straight from the pot — no judgment here. It keeps well in the fridge for up to five days, so a single batch goes a long way.
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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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