Legume 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 supermarket variety, and paired with a whisper of vanilla powder, the flavor is quietly sophisticated. This is naturally free from legumes at every step — no hidden ingredients, no complicated swaps, just clean, wholesome produce and pantry staples working beautifully together. Serve them warm over oatmeal, alongside pork chops, spooned onto pancakes, or honestly just eaten straight from the pan. They keep well in the fridge for a couple of days, so making a batch ahead is absolutely worth it.
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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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