Name: Cinnamon Apples
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Ingredients: 5 large apples, peeled and sliced ((We use Granny Smith)); ½ stick unsalted butter ((1/4 cup)); 2 teaspoons cornstarch; ¾ cup cold water; ½ cup brown sugar ((we use light brown)); ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon; pinch of salt

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These delicious baked Cinnamon Apples are so buttery and flavorful with cinnamon and brown sugar. Prepare them in a skillet, and they are ready in no time.

We love baked cinnamon apples no matter what the season, but especially in the fall and winter months. This is a great recipe and can be prepared on the stovetop- just grab a skillet and get to it!

Why we Love Them

Great balance of flavors
Comfort food
Perfect side for holidays, potlucks, or a casual family dinner
Quick to make

What type of Apples are Best?

We like to use Granny Smith apples as they are nice and tart and hold their shape well. Braeburn apples are a good choice also.

HoneyCrisp and Golden Delicious Apples are another popular choice as they hold their shape well, but they are a bit on the sweeter side. Some people even like to mix tart and sweet varieties together.

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Cinnamon Apples

Melissa and BeBe

This recipe for Easy Baked Cinnamon Apples is so simple to make in a skillet. They are warm and buttery with a dusting of cinnamon- a great balance of tartness and sweetness. It is a wonderful comfort food and the perfect side dish.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings

Ingredients

5 large apples, peeled and sliced (We use Granny Smith)
½ stick unsalted butter (1/4 cup)
2 teaspoons cornstarch
¾ cup cold water
½ cup brown sugar (we use light brown)
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
pinch of salt

Instructions

Melt butter over medium heat in a large skillet or saucepan.
Dissolve the cornstarch in the 3/4 cup cold water and set aside.
Slice the apples to about 1/2 inch thickness. (I think it is easiest to use an apple corer to slice the apple into wedges–I then slice those wedges into thirds). You want the apples to be about the same thickness so that they will all become tender at the same time.
Add the apple slices into the pan of melted butter and stir constantly over medium heat until they are tender. This takes about 6-7 minutes.
Stir in the cornstarch/water mixture as well as the cinnamon, brown sugar and salt. Continue cooking or two minutes more or until the apples have reached desired tenderness and sauce has thickened. Stir occasionally.
Serve warm, and store leftovers in the refrigerator.