BHA & BHT Free Cinnamon Stewed Apples
Warm, fragrant, and deeply comforting, these cinnamon stewed apples are the kind of simple recipe that feels like a hug in a bowl. Fresh apple slices are gently simmered in butter, pure maple syrup, and a pinch of salt until they turn perfectly tender and glossy with a light, naturally sweet syrup. Ceylon cinnamon and pure vanilla powder give the dish a delicate, aromatic warmth that feels far more refined than your average spiced apple situation. For anyone navigating BHA and BHT concerns, packaged apple products and flavored syrups can be a minefield of synthetic preservatives hiding in plain sight. This recipe sidesteps all of that by relying entirely on whole, recognizable ingredients — nothing processed, nothing with a questionable additives list. The maple syrup does double duty as both sweetener and the base of that gorgeous coating syrup, so there's no need for anything artificial to get incredible flavor. Serve it warm over oatmeal, alongside pork, or simply on its own — and refrigerate any leftovers for an easy, preservative-free treat ready to go the next day.
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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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