Vegetarian Cinnamon Stewed Apples
Warm, tender apple slices bathed in a fragrant maple-cinnamon syrup — this is the kind of simple, soul-satisfying dish that makes your whole kitchen smell incredible. Unsalted butter melts into the pan first, creating a rich base before the apples, pure maple syrup, Ceylon cinnamon, vanilla powder, and a splash of water join in to simmer together into something truly special. 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. The whole thing comes together in under 20 minutes, reducing down to a glossy, lightly spiced syrup that clings to every slice. It works beautifully spooned over oatmeal, pancakes, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream, but honestly it's just as good eaten straight from the pan. Since every ingredient is straightforward and plant-forward (aside from the butter), this is an effortlessly meat-free dish that never feels like a compromise. Make a batch on Sunday and you'll be finding excuses to eat 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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