Lupin Free Cinnamon Stewed Apples
Warm, fragrant, and deeply comforting, these cinnamon stewed apples are the kind of simple dish that makes your whole kitchen smell incredible. 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 brings a softer, more floral spice than the standard variety, giving the whole pot a warmth that feels almost luxurious for such a short ingredient list. Everything here is straightforward and whole — no flour, no legume-based thickeners, no additives to second-guess — which makes it a genuinely easy win when you need to keep things clean. Serve them warm over oatmeal, alongside pancakes, or spooned onto vanilla ice cream for a quick dessert that feels far more special than the effort involved. They also keep well in the fridge for a couple of days, so you can make a batch ahead and have something delicious ready to go all week.
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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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