Chicken 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 mix of butter, pure maple syrup, and Ceylon cinnamon 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 common cassia variety, and it lets the apple flavor shine rather than overpower it. A whisper of vanilla powder and a pinch of salt round everything out in the most satisfying way. This is an entirely plant-and-dairy-based dish with zero meat or poultry involved at any step, so it's a completely worry-free option for anyone keeping those proteins off the plate. Serve them warm over oatmeal, alongside pancakes, spooned over vanilla ice cream, or just eaten straight from the pot — no judgment here. They also keep well in the fridge, making them a brilliant make-ahead treat for busy mornings.
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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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