Caffeine Free Cinnamon Stewed Apples
Warm, tender apples bathed in a maple-cinnamon syrup — this is the kind of simple, soul-satisfying dish that makes your kitchen smell absolutely incredible. Sliced apples are gently simmered in butter, pure maple syrup, and fragrant Ceylon cinnamon until they soften into something almost jammy, with a light glossy syrup clinging to every piece. Ceylon cinnamon is worth seeking out here — it's noticeably more delicate and floral than the common cassia variety, and it lets the natural sweetness of the apples really shine through. A whisper of vanilla powder and a pinch of salt round everything out without adding any unnecessary complexity. The whole thing comes together in one saucepan in under twenty minutes, and it keeps in the fridge for a couple of days, so you can spoon it over oatmeal in the morning or serve it warm alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream at night. There's not a drop of coffee, tea, or anything stimulating in sight — just pure, cozy fruit that works any time of day without a second thought.
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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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