Stovetop Cinnamon Apples Recipe
With the perfect balance of sweetness and spice, these Stovetop Cinnamon Apples are a delicious and easy dish that only takes 30 minutes to prepare!
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 156kcal
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 5 large sweet apples (Gala or Fuji), peeled and chopped or sliced into 1/4" thick pieces
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp apple pie spice
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1/4 cup cold water
Instructions
- Set a large skillet over medium heat and add butter. When the butter has melted, add the apples and cook for 5-8 minutes or until tender.
- Add orange juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, apple pie spice, salt, and vanilla extract. Stir to combine.
- In a small prep bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and 1/4 cup cold water to create a slurry. Pour into the apples and whisk to combine. Turn up the heat and bring to a boil. Simmer until the mixture thickens, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and serve immediately.
Notes
-These apples are perfect for breakfast or dessert too! You can mix them into oatmeal, top pancakes or waffles with them, make a yogurt parfait, or eat them with ice cream!
STORE Cinnamon Apples leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freezing is not recommended, as the apples may lose their texture.
To REHEAT, warm them on the stovetop over low heat or in the microwave until heated through.
Nutrition
Serving: 8serving | Calories: 156kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 42mg | Potassium: 158mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 209IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 0.3mg
