Walnut Free Maple-Oat Cinnamon Applesauce
Warm spices, sweet maple, and tender cooked apples come together in a homemade sauce that tastes like autumn in a bowl. The rolled oats are the secret weapon here — stirred in toward the end, they thicken the sauce naturally and give it a subtle heartiness that sets it apart from anything you'd find in a jar. Ground cinnamon and ginger layer in just enough warmth without overpowering the fruit, and a drizzle of pure maple syrup keeps the sweetness honest and real. You can mash it chunky for texture or blend it silky smooth depending on your mood, which makes it incredibly versatile. Serve it warm alongside pork, spoon it over oatmeal or yogurt, or eat it straight from the pot — no judgment. Store-bought applesauce often hides surprising additives, so making your own with a short, clean ingredient list is genuinely satisfying. It keeps in the fridge for up to five days, meaning one quick batch carries you through the whole week.
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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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