Wheat 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 shine rather than overpower it. Every single ingredient in this recipe is naturally free of wheat and grain-based additives, so there's no label-reading stress or ingredient swaps required. It works beautifully as a topping for oatmeal, yogurt, or ice cream, or honestly just eaten warm straight from the pan with a spoon. The whole thing comes together in one saucepan with minimal prep, making it as practical as it is delicious.
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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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