Description
Homemade Cinnamon Apples are a warm and comforting side dish or dessert featuring tender apple slices coated in a rich, spiced brown sugar glaze. Perfect for fall meals, holiday spreads, or spooned over pancakes and ice cream.
Ingredients
- 6 medium apples (like Fuji or Honeycrisp), cored and sliced 1/2 inch thick
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
- 1/4 cup water or apple juice
Instructions
1. Wash and core your apples. Slice them into consistent 1/2-inch thick wedges, leaving the skin on.
2. In a large skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the sliced apple wedges.
3. Cook the apples for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and flour until well combined.
5. Sprinkle the sugar mixture evenly over the apples in the skillet. Pour in the water or apple juice.
6. Stir gently to coat all the apples and dissolve the sugar mixture.
7. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low.
8. Cook for another 8 to 12 minutes, stirring gently, until apples are tender and the sauce is glossy and thickened.
9. Remove from heat and let sit a few minutes before serving.
Notes
The secret is a gentle initial sauté and careful monitoring during simmering to prevent mushiness. Use sweet apples like Fuji or Honeycrisp for best results. Great as a side, dessert, or topping for pancakes, waffles, or oatmeal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg