Almond Free Cinnamon Stewed Apples
Warm, fragrant, and deeply comforting, these cinnamon stewed apples are the kind of simple recipe that makes your whole kitchen smell incredible. Sliced apples are gently simmered in a mixture of butter, pure maple syrup, Ceylon cinnamon, and a touch of vanilla powder until they turn perfectly tender and glossy with a light, naturally sweet syrup. Ceylon cinnamon is worth seeking out here — it's softer and more floral than the standard cassia variety, and it lets the apple flavor shine rather than overpower it. The whole thing comes together in one saucepan in under 20 minutes, making it an effortless choice for a weeknight dessert or a cozy weekend breakfast topping. Every ingredient in this recipe is straightforward and tree-nut-free by nature, so there's no label-reading stress or substitution gymnastics required. Serve them warm over oatmeal, pancakes, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or refrigerate the leftovers and enjoy them cold straight from the container — they hold up beautifully for a couple of days.
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4 servings
- 4 medium apples (about 1 ½ lb), peeled, cored, and sliced ¼-inch thick
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- ¼ tsp pure vanilla powder
- ¼ cup water
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- 1
Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until foamy and just beginning to subside, about 1 minute.
- 2
Add the apple slices, maple syrup, Ceylon cinnamon, vanilla powder, water, and salt. Stir to coat the apples evenly.
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