Doctors Reveal What Eating Apples REALLY Causes… (And the Old-Fashioned Recipe You Need to Try)
These stovetop cinnamon apples taste exactly like the filling of an expensive apple pie, but they come together in a single skillet in under 15 minutes. They are the perfect topping for oatmeal, pancakes, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
- 4 large apples: (Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Granny Smith work best), peeled, cored, and sliced.
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter.
- 1/4 cup brown sugar: Lightly packed.
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- (Optional) A pinch of nutmeg and a tiny pinch of salt to balance the sweetness.
Instructions:
- Melt the Butter: Place a large skillet over medium heat and add the butter. Let it melt completely until it starts to slightly bubble.
- Add the Apples: Toss your peeled and sliced apples directly into the melted butter. Stir them around so every slice is beautifully coated.
- Spice it Up: Sprinkle the brown sugar and ground cinnamon (and nutmeg/salt, if using) evenly over the apples. Stir well to combine.
- Simmer to Perfection: Reduce the heat to medium-low. Let the apples cook, stirring occasionally, for about 8 to 10 minutes. You will know they are ready when the apples are fork-tender and the sugar and butter have combined to create a rich, sticky caramel sauce in the bottom of the pan.
- The Finishing Touch: Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Serve Warm: Serve the warm cinnamon apples immediately. They are fantastic entirely on their own, or spooned over your favorite breakfast and dessert dishes!
Pages: 1 2
