Sauteed Cinnamon Apples Recipe
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Sauteed Cinnamon Apples Recipe
Description
This recipe uses peeled and sliced Granny Smith apples prepared by sautéing in melted unsalted butter until they begin to soften. A cornstarch slurry is mixed with water and added along with honey and cinnamon, which creates a lightly thickened sauce as the apples simmer for a few additional minutes until tender.
The cooking method preserves some texture in the apples while the honey and cinnamon provide sweetness and spice without overpowering the fruit. The sauce has a gentle thickness that coats the apple slices.
These sautéed apples can be served warm as a side dish with pork or poultry or as a simple dessert. They store well in the refrigerator for up to five days and freeze for up to three months in an airtight container.
Any crisp apple variety may be used, though sweetness level may require adjusting the honey amount accordingly.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp butter unsalted
- 2 lbs apple peeled, cored, and sliced 1/4”-thick (4 large or 6 medium apples, Granny Smith variety
- 1/3 cup water
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1/4 cup honey or brown sugar, or added to taste (use 2 Tbsp for sweeter apples)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Place butter in a deep sauté pan or dutch oven and melt over medium heat.
- Stir in sliced apples, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally until softened (6-8 minutes).
- In a separate bowl, stir together 1/3 cup cold water and cornstarch until dissolved into a slurry.
- Add the cornstarch slurry to the apples along with honey and cinnamon.
- Stir to combine then return to a light boil and continue to simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce is thickened and apples are tender.
Notes
- Use any crisp apple variety and adjust honey amount based on apple sweetness.
- Store leftover apples in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Freeze the cooked apples in an airtight container for up to 3 months for future use.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings as a topping (makes 3-4 cups)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 118 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 118kcal | 6% |
| Carbs | 25g | |
| Protein | 0.4g | 1% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 128mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 149IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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