Easy Sauteed Cinnamon Apples Recipe
These Easy Sauteed Cinnamon Apples are a delightful combination of sweet and warm spices, perfect as a side dish or dessert. Tender apple slices cooked in butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon create a cozy treat that’s quick to make and a joy to eat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish, Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Apples:
- 4 medium apples (such as Honeycrisp or Fuji), peeled, cored, and sliced
Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the sliced apples and cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Stir to coat the apples evenly. Continue cooking for 5–7 more minutes, or until the apples are tender but not mushy, and the sauce is slightly thickened.
- Serve warm as a side dish, topping, or dessert.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less brown sugar.
- These apples are perfect over pancakes, oatmeal, or ice cream.
- For a thicker sauce, add 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water in the last few minutes of cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
