Description
Quick Chopped Stovetop Cinnamon Apples are a simple and comforting dish made by simmering chopped apples with butter, cinnamon, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Perfect as a warm breakfast topping or a healthy dessert, these tender, flavorful apples are ready in under 20 minutes and pair wonderfully with Greek yogurt or granola.
Ingredients
Apples
- 4 cups (500 grams) chopped apples
- 3 tablespoons water
Flavorings
- 1.5 tablespoons butter
- 1.5 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Chop the Apples: Chop the apples into 1/2 inch cubes. You can cut them bigger if you’d like; however, uniform smaller pieces help them cook evenly and soften properly.
- Cook with Water: In a 12-inch skillet, add the chopped apples and 3 tablespoons of water. Cover and cook over medium-high heat for 4 to 5 minutes to begin softening the apples.
- Uncover and Continue Cooking: Remove the lid and cook uncovered for an additional 3 minutes or until most of the water has evaporated and the apples are tender but still hold their shape.
- Add Butter and Toss: Add 1.5 tablespoons butter to the pan. Toss the apples gently to coat them in the melted butter, then cook for another 2 minutes to infuse flavor.
- Add Maple Syrup, Vanilla, Cinnamon, and Salt: Stir in 1.5 tablespoons maple syrup, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/8 teaspoon sea salt. Cook, stirring frequently, for 2 to 5 minutes until the apples are soft and fully tender.
- Serve and Enjoy: Remove from heat and serve the cinnamon apples warm. They’re delicious on their own or topped over Greek yogurt with a sprinkle of cinnamon and granola for extra texture.
Notes
- Use firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for best texture.
- Adjust cinnamon quantity to taste for more or less spice.
- Maple syrup can be substituted with honey if preferred.
- For a vegan version, use a plant-based butter or omit the butter entirely.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
