Description
Treat yourself to the ultimate guilty pleasure with these 5-minute Cinnamon Apples. Sizzling in a buttery, brown sugar glaze, these apples are basically apple pie in a skillet—minus the effort. It’s warm, gooey, and unapologetically indulgent. Perfect for topping vanilla ice cream, fluffy pancakes, or eating straight out of the pan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large apples (Fuji, Gala, or Granny Smith), cored and sliced or cubed
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp brown sugar (or granulated)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp water (optional, for steam)
- Optional:Â Dash of nutmeg or vanilla extractÂ
Instructions
- Melt & Sauté: Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Combine:Â Add apple slices, brown sugar, and cinnamon to the skillet. Stir until the apples are evenly coated.
- Simmer: Cook for 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender and caramelized.
- Optional Softening: For extra soft, saucy apples, add a splash of water, cover the skillet, and let them steam for 1–2 minutes.Â
Notes
- Healthier Twist:Â Use coconut oil instead of butter, and maple syrup or a sugar substitute instead of brown sugar.
- Even Faster:Â For a 2-minute version, combine 1 chopped apple, 1 tsp sugar, 1 tsp water, and 1/4 tsp cinnamon in a microwave-safe bag and microwave for 2 minutes.
- Air Fryer Method: Toss 4 sliced apples with 2 tbsp melted butter, 2 tbsp sugar, and 1 tsp cinnamon. Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 8–10 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg