Pistachio Free Cinnamon Stewed Apples
Warm, fragrant, and deeply comforting, these cinnamon stewed apples are the kind of simple dish that makes your whole kitchen smell incredible. Sliced apples are gently simmered in a mixture of butter, pure maple syrup, and Ceylon cinnamon until they turn perfectly tender and glossy with a light, naturally sweet syrup. Ceylon cinnamon is worth seeking out here — it has a softer, more floral warmth than the standard cassia variety, and it really shines in a recipe this unfussy. A touch of vanilla powder and a pinch of salt round everything out in a way that feels almost effortless. This is the kind of recipe that works as a cozy breakfast topping, a dessert spooned over ice cream, or a simple side that somehow elevates whatever it's next to. Because every ingredient is straightforward and whole, you never have to second-guess what's in the bowl — no blends, no mystery additives, just real food done right. Make a batch on the weekend and you'll find yourself reaching for the leftovers 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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