Description
This Sauteed Cinnamon Apples recipe is a warm, comforting dish that features tender Granny Smith apples cooked in butter and honey, spiced with cinnamon, making it a perfect topping for pancakes, oatmeal, or as a dessert on its own. The apples are sautéed and simmered in a sweetened sauce thickened with cornstarch, resulting in a luscious, flavorful treat.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 lbs Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1/3 cup water
- 2 tsp corn starch
- 1/4 cup honey (or brown sugar, adjust to taste; use 2 Tbsp for sweeter apples)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Melt Butter: Place butter in a deep sauté pan or Dutch oven and melt over medium heat.
- Cook Apples: Stir in the sliced apples, cover the pan, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples are softened, about 6-8 minutes.
- Prepare Slurry: In a separate bowl, combine 1/3 cup cold water with the cornstarch and stir until fully dissolved to make a slurry.
- Add Flavorings: Pour the cornstarch slurry into the apples along with the honey and cinnamon, stirring to combine evenly.
- Simmer and Thicken: Return the mixture to a light boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and the apples become tender.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of honey or brown sugar based on your preference.
- Use Granny Smith apples for their tartness; other apple varieties can be used but may alter flavor.
- This topping works well on pancakes, waffles, oatmeal, yogurt, or ice cream.
- For a smoother texture, mash some of the apples after cooking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
