Description
These simple sautéed cinnamon apples are the ultimate quick comfort food. Featuring tender, caramelized apple slices coated in a luscious, spice-infused glaze, this dish is perfect for topping oatmeal, yogurt, or vanilla ice cream. By using a quick cornstarch slurry technique, you achieve a professional-grade glossy coating using only basic pantry staples. Ready in just fifteen minutes, it is the perfect solution for a warm, rustic treat anytime you need a dash of sweetness.
Ingredients
1.5 tbsp butter
1 large apple (Granny Smith or Fuji), peeled and sliced
2 tbsp brown sugar
0.25 tsp ground cinnamon
1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg
0.5 tsp cornstarch
2 tbsp cold water
Instructions
Peel the apple, core it, and cut into consistent thin wedges or bite-sized chunks.
Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add the apple slices to the pan and stir gently until well coated in butter.
Sauté the apples for 7 to 10 minutes until they reach your preferred level of tenderness.
In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch with the cold water to create a slurry.
Remove the saucepan from heat.
Pour the cornstarch slurry into the pan and stir constantly to thicken the juices into a glaze.
Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg, then fold everything together until well combined and glossy.
Notes
Ensure you peel the apples thoroughly to avoid tough skin fragments. You can swap butter for coconut oil if preferred. For an extra crunch, stir in a handful of toasted chopped nuts right before serving.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 0.5 cup
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 12mg