Nitrate & Nitrite Free Cinnamon Stewed Apples
Warm, fragrant, and deeply comforting, these cinnamon stewed apples are the kind of simple recipe that feels like a hug in a bowl. Sliced apples simmer low and slow in butter, pure maple syrup, and Ceylon cinnamon until they're meltingly tender and coated in a light, glossy syrup. Ceylon cinnamon brings a softer, more floral warmth than the common cassia variety, making every bite feel a little more refined. Pure vanilla powder and a pinch of salt round out the flavor without any additives or preservatives to worry about — every single ingredient here is exactly what it says it is. For anyone navigating processed food labels and hidden chemical additives, this recipe is a breath of fresh air: just real, whole ingredients doing all the work. Serve them warm over oatmeal, alongside pork chops, or spooned onto yogurt, and they're equally at home as a weeknight side or a lazy weekend dessert. They keep well in the fridge for a couple of days, so you can make a batch and enjoy that cozy payoff 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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