Description
This Easy Cinnamon Apples recipe is a quick and flavorful way to enjoy tender, sweet apples infused with warm cinnamon, vanilla, and a touch of maple syrup. Perfect as a comforting dessert or a tasty topping for oatmeal, pancakes, or yogurt, these cinnamon apples are cooked gently on the stovetop for a soft texture and rich flavor in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 3 apples (about 3 cups, chopped)
- 2 Tablespoons water
- 1 Tablespoon salted butter (or coconut oil)
- 1 Tablespoon maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla bean paste
Instructions
- Prepare Apples: Cut the apples into evenly sized pieces, about ½ to 1 inch cubes, to ensure uniform cooking.
- Initial Cooking: Place the chopped apples in a skillet with 2 tablespoons of water. Cover the skillet and cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples begin to soften and the water is mostly absorbed.
- Add Butter: Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet. Stir the butter with the apples until all pieces are well coated. Continue to cook for 5 more minutes, stirring every minute or so. Cover the skillet for the last 2 minutes to soften the apples further.
- Incorporate Flavorings: Add maple syrup, ground cinnamon, fine sea salt, and vanilla bean paste to the skillet. Stir thoroughly to mix all the ingredients and coat the apples evenly.
- Final Cooking: Continue cooking the apple mixture for about 5 more minutes, stirring every minute, until the apples reach your desired level of softness and the flavors meld together beautifully.
- Serve: Remove the skillet from heat and serve the warm cinnamon apples as is or as a topping for your favorite breakfast or dessert.
Notes
- You can substitute salted butter with coconut oil for a dairy-free option.
- Adjust the amount of maple syrup depending on desired sweetness.
- Covering the pan during cooking helps soften the apples evenly and retain moisture.
- This recipe works well with any sweet-tart apple variety like Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Gala.
- Serve warm; leftovers can be refrigerated and gently reheated.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
