Cinnamon Stewed Apples

Cinnamon Stewed Apples

Soft, syrupy apples simmered with warm cinnamon until tender and fragrant.

Total 30 min Makes 4 servings Calories 195/serving

Dietary

Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Wheat free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher

Allergens

Dairy

Chunks of apple simmer slowly in a buttery cinnamon-sugar syrup until they turn soft and glossy. This simple stovetop dish works as a warm breakfast topping, a side for pork or pancakes, or a light dessert on its own with a scoop of ice cream.

Ingredients

  • 6 apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method

  1. Peel, core, and cut the apples into 1-inch chunks.

  2. Melt the butter in a 6-quart saucepan over medium heat.

  3. Add the apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and water. Stir to coat the apples evenly.

  4. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender but still holding their shape, about 15 minutes.

  5. Uncover and simmer another 5 minutes to thicken the syrup slightly, stirring gently.

  6. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice and vanilla extract.

  7. Serve warm, spooning the cinnamon syrup over the apples.

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Cinnamon Stewed Apples

Chunks of apple simmer slowly in a buttery cinnamon-sugar syrup until they turn soft and glossy. This simple stovetop dish works as a warm breakfast topping, a side for pork or pancakes, or a light dessert on its own with a scoop of ice cream.

30 min 4 servings 195 cal

Ingredients

  • 6 apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method

  1. 1

    Peel, core, and cut the apples into 1-inch chunks.

  2. 2

    Melt the butter in a 6-quart saucepan over medium heat.

  3. 3

    Add the apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and water. Stir to coat the apples evenly.

  4. 4

    Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender but still holding their shape, about 15 minutes.

  5. 5

    Uncover and simmer another 5 minutes to thicken the syrup slightly, stirring gently.

  6. 6

    Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice and vanilla extract.

  7. 7

    Serve warm, spooning the cinnamon syrup over the apples.