Beef Free Cinnamon Stewed Apples
Warm, fragrant, and deeply comforting, these cinnamon stewed apples are the kind of simple dish that makes your whole kitchen smell incredible. Sliced apples are gently simmered in butter, pure maple syrup, and Ceylon cinnamon until they turn perfectly tender and coated in a light, glossy syrup. Ceylon cinnamon is worth seeking out here — it's softer and more floral than the common cassia variety, and it lets the natural sweetness of the apples really shine through. A touch of vanilla powder and a pinch of salt round everything out in the most satisfying way. This is naturally free of any meat or animal-derived proteins, relying entirely on wholesome pantry staples and fresh fruit. Spoon them over oatmeal, pancakes, yogurt, or ice cream, or honestly just eat them straight from the pan — no judgment. They keep well in the fridge for a couple of days, so making a batch ahead is absolutely worth it.
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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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