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Easy Cinnamon Apples

Warm cinnamon apples are easy to make and a great option for toppings. Use it as a topping for any dish, topped over breakfast waffles or pancakes, topping for pork chops or fried chicken for dinner, or simply serve it with ice cream for dessert!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 255 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 4 apples peeled, cored and sliced into 8 thick slices
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
  • ½ teaspoon ginger powder
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg powder
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon corn starch
  • 1 teaspoon water optional

Instructions

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  1. Wash apples well, pat dry in a kitchen towel.
  2. It’s a personal choice to peel the skin or leave the skin on. If you are feeding kids, it’s best to peel the skin and chop it into smaller pieces to make it easy for them to eat. I prefer to peel the skin.
  3. Cut 8 equal-sized slices from each apple.
  4. Add lemon juice and salt and toss well to coat. This will prevent apples from browning.
  5. Melt butter in a skillet, and add apple slices to the pan.
  6. Add all ingredients – brown sugar, cinnamon powder, nutmeg powder, ginger powder.
  7. Allow apple slices to cook for a minute. Cover with a lid and simmer on medium-low heat for about 4 minutes.
  8. Remove lid and toss well.
  9. Adding cornstarch is optional. Arrowroot powder can also be used in place of corn starch for thickening.
  10. Mix corn starch in 1 tablespoon water making sure no lumps are left. Pour it over sautéed apples.
  11. Alternatively, directly sprinkle corn starch over the apples. Stir and cook for 2 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken.
  12. Remove from heat.
  13. Note: at this stage, you can add flavors to your dish like vanilla extract or maple syrup.
  14. Serve immediately.

Notes

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  • Nutritional Info – Please keep in mind that the nutritional information provided is only a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on the products used.
  • Do NOT cut apples too thin, or they will break. Cut thick slices or cubes and make sure all are equal-sized so they cook evenly. If cutting into slices, consider making 8 equal-sized slices from each apple.
  • Do not stir too much or they will break.
  • Do not overcook apples. You don’t want mushy apples. Cinnamon apples should be softened slightly with a crunch to them but not soggy and mushy. Cooking time for apples will vary depending on how large your apples are cut.
  • Adding a thickening agent is completely optional. Add corn starch or arrowroot powder as thickening agents. This recipe calls for mixing cornstarch with water before adding it to the apples. Alternatively, you can just sprinkle starch directly over the pan.
  • For adult-only servings, consider adding brandy to the recipe at the end. The combination of butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and brandy is deadly.

Nutrition Information

Calories 255kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 53g (18%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 15mg (5%) Sodium 350mg (15%) Potassium 231mg (7%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 46g (92%) Vitamin A 273IU (5%) Vitamin C 10mg (11%) Calcium 39mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 255

% Daily Value*

Calories 255kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 53g 18%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 350mg 15%
Potassium 231mg 5%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 46g 92%
Vitamin A 273IU 5%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 39mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.