Perfect Cinnamon Apples
- PREP 5min
- COOK 10min
- TOTAL 15min
Extra easy cinnamon apples made on the stovetop in about 15 minutes! Enjoy these buttery spiced apples over ice cream for dessert, spooned over pancakes and waffles for breakfast, or as a deliciously sweet side.
You Will Need
1 ¾ pounds apples, 5 to 6 small
1 teaspoon lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons water, plus more as needed
2 tablespoons butter or vegan butter
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom, optional
1/8 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg, optional
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 tablespoon to 1 tablespoon maple syrup, optional
Directions
Choose whether or not you want to peel the apples. We prefer our apples with the peel. However, for softer cinnamon apples, peel them.
Core and cut the apples into bite-size pieces, 3/4-inch to 1-inch cubes. For slices, slice the apples into 1/4-inch thick slices.
Toss the apples, lemon juice (or vinegar), and two tablespoons of water into a wide skillet over medium-high heat. Cover the skillet with a lid (or tent them with aluminum foil). Cook, covered, for 3 to 4 minutes.
Uncover the apples, and stir in the butter, cinnamon, optional spices (cardamom and nutmeg), vanilla, and maple syrup (optional).
Cook, while stirring, until the butter melts and the apples soften to your liking, 3 to 5 minutes more. For more saucy apples, stir in 2 to 3 tablespoons more water. Simmer the water until it thickens and coats the apples. Taste, and then adjust with more maple syrup.
Adam and Joanne's Tips
- Storing: These stovetop cinnamon apples can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can also freeze them for a few months.
- The nutrition facts provided below are estimates.