Paraben 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 a mixture of unsalted butter, pure maple syrup, and Ceylon cinnamon until they turn perfectly tender and glossy with a light, naturally sweet syrup. Ceylon cinnamon is a thoughtful choice here — it has a softer, more delicate flavor than the cassia variety most people keep in their spice rack, and it keeps the ingredient list clean and straightforward. A touch of pure vanilla powder and a pinch of salt round everything out without relying on any synthetic additives or preservatives that can sneak into flavored extracts or processed sweeteners. For anyone navigating sensitivities to synthetic compounds found in conventional packaged foods, cooking from scratch with whole, recognizable ingredients like these is exactly the kind of workaround that actually delivers on flavor. Serve them warm over oatmeal, alongside pork, or spooned onto yogurt — or just eat them straight from the pan, because honestly, that's the move.
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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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