Ginger Free Cinnamon Stewed Apples
Warm, tender apples bathed in maple syrup and fragrant Ceylon cinnamon — this is the kind of simple, soul-satisfying dish that makes your whole kitchen smell incredible. The apples are gently stewed in butter until they soften into something almost jammy, with a light syrup that clings to every slice. Ceylon cinnamon brings a delicate, floral warmth that feels a little more refined than the standard spice rack variety, and the touch of vanilla powder rounds everything out beautifully. Many store-bought apple sauces and spiced apple products sneak in ginger as a background note, so making this at home means you stay in full control of every ingredient. The recipe is naturally free of anything that could cause a reaction for those avoiding that particular root spice, relying instead on butter, maple syrup, and pure aromatics to build all the flavor. It works just as well spooned over oatmeal or pancakes as it does alongside a pork chop or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Make a batch on the weekend and you'll find yourself reaching for it all week long.
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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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