Oats 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 are gently simmered in butter, pure maple syrup, and Ceylon cinnamon until they turn perfectly tender and glossy with a light, naturally sweet syrup. Ceylon cinnamon brings a softer, more floral warmth than the standard cassia variety, making every bite feel a little more special. The whole thing comes together in one saucepan with just a handful of wholesome ingredients — no grains, no fillers, nothing unnecessary. For anyone navigating oat sensitivities, this is the kind of cozy, crowd-pleasing dish that requires zero substitutions or workarounds because it was never built around grains to begin with. Serve them warm over yogurt, alongside pancakes, or simply on their own with a spoonful of the syrup pooled at the bottom of the bowl.
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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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