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Easy Sautéed Cinnamon Apples Recipe

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This Easy Sautéed Cinnamon Apples recipe is a quick and delicious way to enjoy tender, spiced apples with a buttery glaze. Featuring simple ingredients like butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and a touch of nutmeg, these sautéed apples make a perfect warm dessert or a flavorful topping for pancakes, oatmeal, or yogurt. Ready in just 13 minutes, it’s a comforting treat that can be whipped up any day of the week.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons butter or coconut oil
  • 1 large apple (peeled, cored, and either sliced thinly or chopped into bite-sized pieces)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • Pinch nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water

Instructions

  1. Melt Butter: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat until fully liquefied.
  2. Sauté Apples: Add the prepared apple pieces to the melted butter. Stir to coat the apples evenly. Cook for 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples become tender. The exact cook time will depend on the thickness of the apple slices.
  3. Prepare Cornstarch Slurry: While the apples are cooking, mix ½ teaspoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water in a small bowl until smooth and set aside.
  4. Combine Ingredients Off Heat: Once the apples are tender, remove the pan from heat. Quickly stir in the cornstarch slurry, ensuring it is well incorporated. Then add brown sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of nutmeg, stirring thoroughly to blend the flavors and thicken the sauce slightly.
  5. Serve: Transfer the sautéed cinnamon apples to a serving dish and enjoy warm on their own or as a topping for your favorite breakfast or dessert.

Notes

  • Use a tart apple variety like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for a nice balance of sweetness and tang.
  • For a vegan option, use coconut oil instead of butter.
  • Adjust the amount of sugar and spices to your taste preference.
  • If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can increase the cornstarch slightly, but be careful not to add too much to avoid a gummy texture.
  • These apples pair well with pancakes, waffles, oatmeal, yogurt, or ice cream.