Easy Cinnamon Apples Recipe (2024)

By Laura

Posted Sep 29, 2019, Updated Nov 14, 2023

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These Cinnamon Apples taste like a warm apple pie, but they come together in 15 minutes on the stovetop! This cinnamon apples recipe makes a perfect breakfast, pancake topper, snack, or light dessert.

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I can describe my favorite thing about fall in two simple words – Apple Season! If you find yourself with an abundance of delicious fall apples, you need to make these Cinnamon Apples! Not only are they easy to make in minutes, but they’re healthy and delicious!

These sautéed cinnamon apples are like eating a warm apple pie (or apple crumble pie), but without the crust! They take 15 minutes to prepare and can be used in a variety of ways!

Serve these Cinnamon Apples as a topping over pancakes, scoop them onto some vanilla ice cream or just eat them with a spoon for a healthy sweet treat! They are easy to customize to comply with just about every dietary need.

One of the reasons I created this healthy cinnamon apples recipe is so that my babies could enjoy eating apples too! These soft, cinnamony, bite-sized apples are perfect for adults and kids of all ages! (Note:when I serve these apples to my babies I do peel them first).

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Sautéed Cinnamon Apples: Ingredients & Substitutions.

Let’s start by chatting about the ingredients in these cinnamon apples! This recipe uses coconut oil or butter, cinnamon, a dash of salt, vanilla and a touch of maple syrup to create the tastiest little bits of apple bliss you’ve ever eaten! Here are a few possible substitutes that could be made in this recipe.

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  • Apple Variety.I recommend honey crisp or pink lady apples, but any variety works beautifully in this recipe! Here are some suggestions:
    • Gala
    • Jonagold
    • Golden delicious
    • Honey Crisp
    • Pink Lady (pictured in this post)
    • Granny Smith
    • Jazz
  • Coconut oil.Butter or ghee can be used in place of coconut oil with delicious results! As you can see, I used butter in the photos and coconut oil in the video. Both taste amazing, just choose your favorite that complies with your dietary needs.
  • Maple syrup.Honey is a great substitution, although I love the flavor of maple syrup in this recipe! You can also use granulated sugar, brown sugar, etc.
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How to make Cinnamon Apples

Now let’s walk through how to make these sautéed apples step-by-step! They’re super easy but I like to make sure you know exactly how it’s done to ensure your culinary success!

Cook apples in water

Start making these cinnamon apples by placing diced apples into a non-stick fry pan and add water. Cover and cook until the apples are slightly soft.

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Add the rest of the ingredients

Add the maple syrup, vanilla, salt and cinnamon and stir until everything is evenly distributed. Cover and cook again, stirring occasionally.

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Cook

Once the apples are soft, remove the lid and cook uncovered until all the ingredients caramelize onto the apples and they brown slightly.

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Serve

Transfer to a dish and serve the cinnamon apples warm! We like to serve them as a side dish, but they can also be used as a topping to your favorite breakfast foods! Here are some serving suggestions:

  • Mix into overnight oats.
  • Scoop on top of homemade waffles.
  • Serve over a piece of warm french toast.
  • Add more apple goodness to this apple cinnamon baked oatmeal (or this pumpkin baked oatmeal).

Store

Store leftover apples in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5-7 days.

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Recipe FAQs

Are apples and cinnamon good for you?

This cinnamon apples recipe is a healthy and nutritious way to enjoy fresh apples.

Can I freeze this recipe?

No, fresh apples don’t freeze well so I do not recommend freezing this recipe.

Can I double this recipe?

Yes! You can double or triple this recipe easily.

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Easy Cinnamon Apples Recipe

Laura

These Cinnamon Apples taste like a warm apple pie, but they come together in 15 minutes on the stovetop! This cinnamon apples recipe makes a perfect breakfast, pancake topper, snack, or light dessert.

5 from 130 votes

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 3 cups of apples (4 servings)

Calories 95.8

Prep Time5 minutes minutes

Cook Time15 minutes minutes

Total Time20 minutes minutes

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Cut apples into same-sized pieces (about ½-1” cubes).

  • Put apples pieces into a skillet with 2 TBS water. Cover the pan and cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples become slightly soft and water is absorbed.

  • Add 1 TBS of butter to the skillet. Stir apples and oil together until all the apples are coated. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring every minute or so, until the apples become soft (you may need to cover them for the last 2 minutes).

  • Add Maple syrup, cinnamon, salt and vanilla. Stir until well mixed.

  • Cook for about 5 more minutes, stirring every minute until the apples reach your desired softness!

  • Remove from heat and serve!

Video

Notes

  • You can choose whether or not you peel your apples (if I’m feeding them to a baby without teeth I always peel them)!

Ingredient Substitutions

  • Apple Variety.I recommend honey crisp or pink lady apples, but any variety works beautifully in this recipe! Here are some suggestions:
    • Gala
    • Jonagold
    • Golden delicious
    • Honey Crisp
    • Pink Lady (pictured in this post)
    • Granny Smith
    • Jazz
  • Butter. coconut oil or ghee can be used in place of coconut oil with delicious results.
  • Maple syrup.Honey is a great substitution, although I love the flavor of maple syrup in this recipe! You can also use granulated sugar, brown sugar, etc.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 95.8kcal | Carbohydrates: 16.6g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 3.7g | Saturated Fat: 3.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 66mg | Potassium: 112.7mg | Fiber: 2.4g | Sugar: 12.8g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 7.5mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.3mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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FAQs

How to soften apples for baking? ›

Add butter and melt. Add apples to melted butter, increase heat to medium, and cook- stirring occasionally for 3-5 minutes until softened (they should still have a little bite to them). If you have larger apple pieces, you can pop a lid on your pan for a few minutes to help steam them to soften a little quicker.

What is apple cinnamon good for? ›

Apples with cinnamon provide dietary fiber, which can help prevent constipation, hemorrhoids, diverticulosis, and colon cancer. According to Colorado State University, fiber's potential to speed waste evacuation, allowing for reduced exposure to toxins in the digestive tract.

What apples have a cinnamon flavor? ›

Autumn Glory® is a unique variety of apple grown and marketed in North America exclusively by Superfresh Growers®. Autumn Glory apple is very sweet and crisp with hints of cinnamon and subtle notes of caramel.

What can I do with a lot of apples? ›

You could also make applesauce, apple butter or apple jelly. You could put them in muffins, crumbles and cakes. You could layer them in sandwiches. You could roast them with sausages or toss them into kale salad.

What do you soak apples in before baking? ›

To use this method to prevent apples from turning brown, create a water bath for your apple slices with a ratio of 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to 1 cup of water. Soak the apple slices for 3 to 5 minutes, then drain and rinse them. This simple step should keep your apples from browning for several hours.

Will apples soften in the oven? ›

Cooked apples can be whole, chopped, or sliced. You'll need an oven set to 375°F. Sliced apples take about 25-30 minutes to get soft and tender in the oven.

What organ is cinnamon good for? ›

Cinnamon supplements may benefit overall heart health by improving blood pressure and circulation, and reducing blood lipid levels, like LDL cholesterol. Having high blood pressure and high blood fat levels can increase your risk for heart disease, so taking cinnamon supplements may help reduce cardiovascular risk.

Is apple cinnamon good for diabetics? ›

Despite many studies, it isn't clear whether cinnamon helps lower blood sugar in people with diabetes. Some studies of cinnamon have shown a benefit. Others haven't. Many of those research studies included different doses and different types of cinnamon.

Can dogs have cinnamon? ›

Cinnamon is non-toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. In small amounts, which means one teaspoon or less per serving as an occasional treat, it is perfectly safe and may even offer health benefits. However, in large quantities, it may irritate the mouth or stomach, cause low blood sugar or even liver disease.

What is the tastiest apple? ›

If you have a sweet tooth, you're going to want to head over to the other end of the scale where you'll find the Fuji, Honeycrisp, Ambrosia™, Gala, Golden Delicious, and Red Delicious apples. These sweeter apples contain more natural sugars and can hide any tart flavors even if they are more acidic!

Can dogs eat apples? ›

Yes, apples are a fantastic addition to your dog's diet. They provide vitamin A, vitamin C and dietary fibre. They also provide a way to keep your dog's teeth clean and can help freshen their breath. But before you feed apples to your dog, always remove the core and the seeds.

What apple tastes like candy? ›

Candy Crisp® apples are also known as GRE-1198 and received their candy-focused brand name in honor of their sugary-sweet taste and crisp nature.

How many apples a day is ok? ›

Eating two apples a day is good for heart health. You can eat any kind of apple, as long as you eat the peel. Apple peels contain many antioxidants that help fight cancer. Researchers suggest that it is best to get antioxidants from fruits and vegetables rather than from dietary supplements.

Is it OK to eat several apples a day? ›

There isn't a specific number of apples that are best to eat daily. The American Guidelines for Nutrition recommend about five servings of fruit and vegetables a day, split evenly between fruit and vegetables.

Should I soften apples before baking? ›

The butter seals in the apple's juices so they don't leatherize; pre-cooks the apples slightly allowing them to release excess water and finish cooking in the oven; and it takes only a few extra minutes in a pot or frying pan. It's comparable to tossing veggies in oil before you oven-roast them.

Can you boil apples to make them softer? ›

You can peel the apples, or you can leave the skin on for a little extra texture. Either way, chop your apples into small pieces and place them into a boiling pot of water. Boil the apples in the pot until they start to soften. This should take no longer than 15 minutes.

How do you ripen apples quickly? ›

Many ripening fruit produce the hydrocarbon gas ethylene as they ripen, which itself triggers more ripening. Bananas are especially productive sources of the gas, and putting one that's in the process of going brown next to apples, pears or hard avocados will greatly speed up their ripening.

How do you keep apples from getting mushy? ›

Tips on packing apple slices

Use separate containers for each food. This will help you avoid packing too many slices in one container, which could cause them to get mushy and soggy before lunchtime.

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