Peanut Free Cinnamon Stewed Apples
Warm, fragrant, and deeply comforting, these cinnamon stewed apples are the kind of simple recipe that makes your whole kitchen smell incredible. 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 supermarket variety, and paired with a whisper of vanilla powder, the flavor is genuinely special. There are no hidden additives or shared-facility concerns here — just whole, straightforward ingredients you can feel good about. This dish works beautifully spooned over oatmeal, pancakes, or vanilla ice cream, or honestly just eaten straight from the pan with a spoon. It keeps in the fridge for up to two days, so you can make a batch ahead and have something cozy ready to go 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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