Citrus Free Cinnamon Stewed Apples
Warm, tender, and fragrant with cinnamon, this stovetop apple dish is the kind of simple comfort food that feels like a hug in a bowl. Sliced apples are gently simmered in butter, pure maple syrup, and a touch of vanilla powder until they soften into a luscious, syrupy heap that smells absolutely incredible. Ceylon cinnamon is the star here — its delicate, slightly floral warmth is noticeably more nuanced than the standard supermarket variety, and it really elevates what could otherwise be a basic recipe. Because every single ingredient is naturally free of citrus — no juice, no zest, no hidden citric acid — this is a genuinely worry-free treat for anyone navigating that restriction. It works beautifully as a topping for oatmeal, pancakes, or yogurt, or honestly just eaten straight from the pan with a spoon. The whole thing comes together in one saucepan with minimal prep, and leftovers keep in the fridge for a couple of days, making it just as good for a quick weekday breakfast as it is for a cozy weekend dessert.
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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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