Paraben Free Maple-Oat Cinnamon Applesauce
Warm spiced apples, a drizzle of pure maple syrup, and a handful of rolled oats come together in one humble saucepan to create something that tastes far more indulgent than its ingredient list suggests. The cinnamon and ginger build a gentle heat that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible while it simmers. Avoiding parabens often means scrutinizing packaged and processed foods more carefully than most people realize, so making your own applesauce from scratch with whole, recognizable ingredients is a genuinely smart move. Every component here — fresh apples, pure maple syrup, ground spices, oats — is exactly what it says it is, with no preservatives or synthetic additives hiding in the mix. The oats thicken the sauce naturally and add a subtle heartiness that sets this apart from anything you'd pull off a grocery store shelf. 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 so you can enjoy it all week long. Spoon it over oatmeal, serve it alongside a savory dinner, or eat it straight from the bowl — honestly, no judgment.
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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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