Turkey 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 butter, pure maple syrup, and Ceylon cinnamon until they turn perfectly tender and coated in a glossy, lightly spiced syrup. Ceylon cinnamon is worth seeking out here — it's softer and more floral than the common cassia variety, and it lets the natural sweetness of the apples really shine through. A touch of vanilla powder and a pinch of salt round everything out in a way that feels almost effortless. The whole thing comes together in under twenty minutes, and the result is versatile enough to spoon over oatmeal, pancakes, ice cream, or just eat straight from the pan. Since every ingredient is straightforward and plant- or dairy-based, there's nothing hidden to worry about — just honest, wholesome flavors from start to finish. Leftovers keep well in the fridge, so it's worth making a full batch to have on hand 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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