Xanthan Gum Free Cinnamon Stewed Apples
Warm, fragrant, and deeply comforting, these cinnamon stewed apples are the kind of simple recipe that feels like a hug in a bowl. Sliced apples simmer low and slow in butter, pure maple syrup, and Ceylon cinnamon until they turn silky-tender and the liquid reduces into a glossy, lightly spiced syrup. A whisper of vanilla powder and a pinch of salt round everything out in the most satisfying way. Many packaged fruit fillings and flavored syrups sneak in thickeners that can be a real headache to avoid, but this recipe thickens naturally as the apples release their own pectin and the liquid reduces — no additives needed whatsoever. It's genuinely one of those recipes where the short ingredient list does all the heavy lifting. Spoon them over oatmeal, pancakes, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or just eat them straight from the pan while no one is watching.
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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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