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Maple Cinnamon Sautéed Apples

A quick and comforting recipe featuring sautéed apples with maple syrup and cinnamon, perfect for a dessert or breakfast topping.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 4 medium medium-sized apples Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter For cooking
  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup The real stuff—don’t skimp!
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Feel free to add more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice Optional, to prevent browning of apples

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash, peel, and core the apples. Slice them into thin wedges.
Cooking
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
  2. Add the apple slices and cook for about 5 minutes, until they start to soften.
  3. Drizzle the maple syrup over the apples and sprinkle with cinnamon. If using lemon juice, add it now.
  4. Stir everything together and continue to cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
  5. Taste and adjust sweetness or spice according to your preference.
Serving
  1. Serve warm as a stand-alone treat, on vanilla ice cream, or with pancakes.

Notes

Choose apples wisely for various flavors. Using fresh ingredients like quality butter and maple syrup enhances the dish. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for about 3 days.