Rice Free Maple-Oat Cinnamon Applesauce
Warm, spiced, and naturally sweetened, this applesauce is the kind of cozy homemade staple that makes you wonder why you ever bought it in a jar. Fresh apple chunks are simmered down with maple syrup, cinnamon, and a hint of ginger until they're meltingly tender, then stirred together with rolled oats that thicken the sauce and give it a satisfying, hearty body. The oats are the secret weapon here — they blend right into the texture and make this feel more like a wholesome snack or topping than a simple condiment. You control the final texture completely, whether you want it rustic and chunky or silky smooth with a quick pass of the immersion blender. Everything in this recipe is naturally free of rice and rice-derived ingredients, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved. It keeps well in the fridge for up to five days, making it an easy batch-cook win for busy weeks. Spoon it over oatmeal, serve it alongside a savory dinner, or just eat it warm straight from the pot — no judgment here.
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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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