Ingredients
– 3 apples (about 3 cups, chopped; recommended varieties include honey crisp, pink lady, gala, jonagold, golden delicious, granny smith, jazz)
– 2 tablespoons water
– 1 tablespoon butter or coconut oil (ghee can also be used)
– 1 tablespoon maple syrup (honey, granulated sugar, or brown sugar are alternatives)
– ½ teaspoon cinnamon
– ⅛ teaspoon salt
– ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1-First, cut the apples into ½ to 1-inch cubes to ensure they cook evenly and absorb flavors well.
2-Place the diced apples in a skillet with 2 tablespoons of water, cover it, and cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes. Stir occasionally until the apples soften a bit and the water gets absorbed.
3-Add 1 tablespoon of butter or coconut oil to the skillet and stir to coat the apples evenly, then cook for another 5 minutes. Stir frequently and cover for the last 2 minutes if needed, until the apples turn soft.
4-Stir in the maple syrup, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla extract, making sure everything mixes well for a balanced taste.
5-Cook for 5 more minutes, stirring every minute, until the apples reach your preferred softness and start to caramelize lightly.
6-Finally, remove from the heat and serve the apples warm as a side or topping for your favorite meals.
Last Step:
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🍏 Peeling apples is optional; peeled apples are better for young children or babies.
🧈 Substitute butter with coconut oil or ghee and maple syrup with honey or sugar as preferred.
🍴 Serve as a side dish, topping for oatmeal, yogurt, pancakes, or enjoy as a healthy snack.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 96
- Sugar: 12.8 g
- Sodium: 66 mg
- Fat: 3.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 16.6 g
- Fiber: 2.4 g
- Protein: 0.2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg