Gut Friendly Cinnamon Stewed Apples
Warm, fragrant, and deeply comforting, these cinnamon stewed apples are the kind of simple dish 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 turn perfectly tender and glossy with a light, naturally sweet syrup. Ceylon cinnamon is the star here — it's a milder, more delicate variety than the common cassia cinnamon, and it's often considered easier on a sensitive digestive system. The whole recipe comes together in one saucepan with just a handful of clean, recognizable ingredients, which means no hidden additives or gut-disrupting extras to worry about. It's a genuinely versatile dish too — serve it warm over oatmeal or yogurt in the morning, alongside roasted pork at dinner, or simply on its own as a soothing dessert. Leftovers keep well in the fridge for a couple of days, so you can make a batch and enjoy it throughout the week without any extra effort.
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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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