Pregnancy Friendly Cinnamon Stewed Apples
Warm, fragrant, and naturally sweet, these cinnamon stewed apples are the kind of simple comfort food that feels like a hug in a bowl. Fresh apples are gently simmered with unsalted butter, pure maple syrup, and Ceylon cinnamon until they turn perfectly tender and glossy with a light, luscious syrup. Ceylon cinnamon is a thoughtful choice here — it's the milder, lower-coumarin variety often recommended when you want to enjoy cinnamon flavors without overdoing the stronger cassia type. The ingredient list is short, whole, and easy to trust: no additives, no artificial flavors, just real food you can feel good about. It comes together in one saucepan in under 20 minutes, making it an effortless option when energy is low but cravings are real. Serve it warm over oatmeal, alongside yogurt, or just straight from the pot — it also keeps in the fridge for a couple of days, so you can make a batch and enjoy it 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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