Vegetarian Maple-Oat Cinnamon Applesauce
Warm, spiced, and naturally sweetened, this cozy applesauce is the kind of recipe that makes your whole kitchen smell incredible. Pure maple syrup and a duo of cinnamon and ginger give it a depth that goes way beyond anything you'd find in a store-bought jar. The real surprise here is the rolled oats — stirred in toward the end, they thicken the sauce into something heartier and more satisfying without changing the flavor. You control the final texture completely, whether you want it rustic and chunky or silky smooth with an immersion blender. Every single ingredient is plant-based and straightforward, so there's no label-reading stress or hidden animal products to worry about. It keeps in the fridge for up to five days, which means you can spoon it over oatmeal in the morning, serve it warm alongside dinner, or eat it straight from the container at midnight — 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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