Vegan Maple-Oat Cinnamon Applesauce
Warm, spiced, and naturally sweet, this cozy applesauce gets a subtle heartiness from rolled oats that sets it apart from anything you'd find in a jar at the grocery store. Every single ingredient here is plant-based by nature — fresh apples, pure maple syrup, warming spices, and whole oats — so there's nothing to swap or second-guess. The oats thicken the sauce beautifully as they cook down, giving it a satisfying body without any added thickeners or dairy. A touch of ground ginger alongside the cinnamon adds just enough warmth to make this feel a little more special than your average applesauce. You can mash it chunky for texture or blend it silky smooth depending on your mood, which makes it endlessly versatile as a snack, a topping for oatmeal or pancakes, or a simple dessert. It keeps in the fridge for up to five days, so making a batch at the start of the week is absolutely worth it.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →Ingredients
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.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!