Sesame Free Cinnamon Stewed Apples
Warm, fragrant, and deeply comforting, this stovetop apple dish is the kind of thing that makes your whole kitchen smell like a cozy autumn afternoon. 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 is worth seeking out here — it's softer and more floral than the standard cassia variety, and it lets the apple flavor shine rather than overpower it. A whisper of vanilla powder and a pinch of salt round everything out in the most satisfying way. The whole process takes under 20 minutes, and the result is incredibly versatile — spoon it over oatmeal, yogurt, pancakes, or ice cream, or just eat it straight from the pan. Every single ingredient is straightforward and clean, so there's no need to scrutinize labels for hidden additives or worry about cross-contact from complex spice blends. It keeps in the fridge for a couple of days too, which means you can make a batch ahead and have something genuinely special ready to go all week.
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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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