Sauteed Cinnamon Apples Recipe

Sauteed Cinnamon Apples Recipe

15 min
8 servings

Sauteed cinnamon apples taste just like the filling in a fresh apple pie. This easy apple recipe is quick to make and versatile, perfect as a topping for breakfast or dessert.

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 lbs Granny Smith apples
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup honey (or brown sugar, or added to taste (use 2 Tbsp for sweeter apples))
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Directions

  1. 1

    Place butter in a deep sauté pan or dutch oven and melt over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Stir in sliced apples, cover and cook, stirring occasionally until softened (6-8 minutes).

  3. 3

    In a separate bowl, stir together 1/3 cup cold water and corn starch until dissolved into a slurry.

  4. 4

    Add the cornstarch slurry to the apples along with honey and cinnamon.

  5. 5

    Stir to combine then return to a light boil and continue to simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce is thickened and apples are tender.