5 from 15 votes
Healthy Caramelized Apples
These Healthy Caramelized Apples use coconut oil and maple syrup to create a sweet, lightly spiced fruit dish. Cooking the peeled apple slices until golden and tender produces soft apples with a caramelized exterior and warm cinnamon flavor. The optional shredded coconut garnish adds a subtle crunch and tropical note. This versatile preparation can be served warm alone or as a topping for oatmeal, yogurt, or desserts.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
211 kcal
Course:
Dessert, Appetizer, Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 4 apple peeled and cut into 1/2 inch slices
- 4 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/2 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- coconut optional garnish, shredded
Instructions
- Melt oil in a medium skillet over high heat.
- Add the apples to the pan.
- Let them sauté in the pan while stirring occasionally until golden brown, about 5 minutes total. Stirring occasionally.
- Stir in syrup, cinnamon and salt then reduce heat to medium.
- Let simmer until apples are soft, about 5 minutes. Stirring occasionally.
- Serve warm with shredded coconut, if desired.
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Notes
- Use a large skillet or cast iron pan for even caramelization.
- Coconut oil adds flavor but can be substituted with avocado oil for a more neutral taste.
- Peel and slice apples uniformly to ensure even cooking.
- Serve warm with optional shredded coconut for added texture and flavor.
Nutrition Information
Serving
64g
Calories
211kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Sodium
294mg
(12%)
Potassium
240mg
(5%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
31g
(62%)
Vitamin A
98IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
43mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 211
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 64g | |
| Calories | 211kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Sodium | 294mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 240mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 31g | 62% |
| Vitamin A | 98IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.