Description
Quick and easy sautéed cinnamon apples with a warm maple syrup glaze, perfect as a side dish, snack, or topping for pancakes and ice cream.
Ingredients
- 2 large apples (any variety such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup or sweetener of choice
- 2 teaspoons oil or butter (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Apples: Peel, core, and slice the apples into thin wedges or slices, depending on your preference.
- Sauté the Apples: Heat the oil or butter over medium heat in a large skillet. Add the apple slices and sauté for about 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples begin to soften but still hold their shape.
- Add the Cinnamon and Maple Syrup: Sprinkle the cinnamon over the apples and drizzle the maple syrup (or your chosen sweetener) over them. Stir gently to coat the apples evenly with the cinnamon and syrup.
- Cook Until Tender: Continue to cook for another 3-4 minutes, allowing the apples to soften further and the syrup to caramelize slightly. Taste and add more cinnamon or sweetener if desired.
- Serve: Once the apples are tender and well-coated in the syrup, remove them from the heat. Serve warm as a side dish, topping, or snack.
Notes
- Add nuts like walnuts, pecans, or almonds for extra crunch and flavor.
- For a spiced version, add a pinch of nutmeg, allspice, or cloves.
- For a vegan version, use oil instead of butter.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days and reheated before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
