Gelatin Free Cinnamon Stewed Apples
Warm, fragrant, and deeply comforting, these cinnamon stewed apples are the kind of simple dish that makes the 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 brings a softer, more floral warmth than the standard grocery store variety, and the touch of vanilla powder rounds everything out beautifully. Many packaged apple desserts and fruit preparations sneak in gelatin as a thickener, but this recipe relies entirely on the natural pectin in the apples and a slow simmer to build that luscious, syrupy consistency. There is nothing artificial or hidden here — just honest, whole ingredients doing exactly what they are supposed to do. Serve them warm over oatmeal, alongside pancakes, or spooned over vanilla ice cream, and they are just as good straight from the fridge 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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