Seeds 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. Tender apple slices are gently simmered in butter, pure maple syrup, and aromatic Ceylon cinnamon until they soften into a luscious, syrupy spoonful of pure coziness. Ceylon cinnamon is a lovely choice here — it's noticeably more delicate and floral than the standard cassia variety, which lets the natural sweetness of the apples really shine through. A touch of vanilla powder and a pinch of salt round everything out without adding any unnecessary complexity. For anyone navigating a seeds-free lifestyle, this recipe is naturally worry-free — every ingredient is clean and straightforward, with no hidden seed oils, seed-based spices, or questionable additives to sort through. Serve them warm over oatmeal, alongside pancakes, or simply on their own as a light dessert, and they keep beautifully in the fridge for a couple of days if you want to make a batch ahead.
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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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