Gluten Free Cinnamon Stewed Apples
Warm, fragrant, and deeply comforting, these cinnamon stewed apples are the kind of simple recipe that feels far more special than the effort involved. 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 is worth seeking out here — it has a softer, more floral warmth than the common cassia variety, and it really shines in a dish this simple. Every single ingredient in this recipe is naturally free of gluten, so there's no label-checking or substitution stress involved — just wholesome, real-food cooking. Serve them warm over oatmeal, alongside pork chops, spooned over vanilla ice cream, or honestly just eaten straight from the pan. They keep in the fridge for up to two days, which means you can make a batch ahead and have a ready-made topping or side 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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