MSG Free Cinnamon Stewed Apples
Warm, tender apples bathed in a lightly spiced maple syrup — this is the kind of simple, soul-satisfying dish that makes your whole kitchen smell incredible. Ceylon cinnamon brings a softer, more floral heat than the common cassia variety, and paired with pure vanilla powder and real maple syrup, the flavor is genuinely layered without a single processed shortcut. Everything here is exactly what it says it is: whole fruit, real butter, and pantry staples you can trust — no flavor packets, no seasoning blends, no hidden additives to second-guess. That matters more than it might seem, since so many spice mixes and flavored syrups on store shelves quietly contain glutamates or yeast extracts that can be hard to spot on a label. The technique is straightforward — just melt, stir, and simmer until the apples turn silky and the liquid reduces into a glossy, cinnamon-kissed coating. Serve them warm over oatmeal, alongside pork, or spooned onto yogurt, and they work beautifully in almost any context. They keep 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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