Pistachio Free Maple-Oat Cinnamon Applesauce
Warm spiced apples, a drizzle of pure maple syrup, and a hint of ginger come together in a cozy homemade sauce that puts anything from a jar to shame. The rolled oats are the secret here — they cook right into the mixture, adding a subtle heartiness and helping the sauce thicken to a beautifully spoonable consistency. You can mash it chunky for texture or blend it silky smooth depending on your mood, which makes it endlessly versatile. Spoon it over oatmeal, swirl it into yogurt, serve it alongside a pork chop, or just eat it warm straight from the pot — no judgment. Every single ingredient in this recipe is naturally free from tree nuts, so there's no label-scanning or cross-contact stress to worry about. It keeps in the fridge for up to five days, meaning you can make a batch on Sunday and enjoy it all week long.
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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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