Description
These Easy Sauteed Cinnamon Apples are a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a side, topping, or dessert. The apples are cooked to tender perfection with warm spices and a hint of sweetness, making them a comforting treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Apples:
- 4 medium apples (such as Honeycrisp or Gala), peeled, cored, and sliced
Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the sliced apples and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften.
- Sprinkle in the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg (if using), and a pinch of salt. Stir well to coat the apples evenly. Continue to cook for another 5–7 minutes, or until the apples are tender and caramelized.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Serve warm as a side dish, topping, or dessert.
Notes
- These apples are delicious over pancakes, waffles, oatmeal, or ice cream.
- For a healthier option, reduce the sugar or swap it with maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
