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Easy Cinnamon Apples

Easy Cinnamon Apples

These Easy Cinnamon Apples taste like a warm apple pie and are a delicious side dish or light dessert.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 95.8 kcal

Equipment

  • saute pan
  • Measuring spoons
  • spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 3 apples apples about 3 cups, chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons water
  • 1 Tablespoon salted butter or coconut oil
  • 1 Tablespoon maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Cut apples into same-sized pieces (about ½-1” cubes).
  • Put apples pieces into a skillet with 2 TBS water. Cover the pan and cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples become slightly soft and water is absorbed.
  • Add 1 TBS of butter to the skillet. Stir apples and oil together until all the apples are coated. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring every minute or so, until the apples become soft (you may need to cover them for the last 2 minutes).
  • Add Maple syrup, cinnamon, salt and vanilla. Stir until well mixed.
  • Cook for about 5 more minutes, stirring every minute until the apples reach your desired softness.
  • Remove from heat and serve.

Notes

You can choose whether or not you peel your apples. Apple variety recommendations include honey crisp or pink lady. Store leftovers in a glass container with a lid in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cupCalories: 95.8kcalCarbohydrates: 16.6gProtein: 0.2gFat: 3.7gSaturated Fat: 3.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 66mgPotassium: 112.7mgFiber: 2.4gSugar: 12.8gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 7.5mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 0.3mg
Keyword Apple Dessert, cinnamon apples, Easy Cinnamon Apples, Gluten Free Apples, Vegan Apples
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