Walnut 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 common cassia variety, and it lets the apple flavor really shine through. A touch of vanilla powder and a pinch of salt round everything out without any fuss. The ingredient list is refreshingly short and completely free of any tree nut concerns, so you can serve this confidently to anyone at the table. 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 while it's still warm.
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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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