Delicious Skillet Apples with Cinnamon

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Delicious Skillet Apples with Cinnamon
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on December 22, 2023

Enjoy the warm and comforting flavors of skillet apples with cinnamon. This simple recipe combines tender apples, butter, sugar, and cinnamon cooked to perfection in a skillet. Serve these warm and sweet apples as a dessert or side dish. It's a delightful treat that is sure to satisfy your apple cravings.

Ingredients

  • 4 medium-sized apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • A pinch of salt
  • Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for serving (optional)

Directions

  1. In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
  2. Once the butter has melted, add the sliced apples and toss to coat them in butter.
  3. Cook the apples for about 5 minutes until they start to soften.
  4. Sprinkle the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and pinch of salt over the apples.
  5. Stir to evenly coat the apples with the sugar and spices.
  6. Continue cooking for another 5-8 minutes until the apples are tender and caramelized.
  7. Remove the skillet from the heat.
  8. Serve the skillet apples warm as is or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream, if desired.

Interesting Facts

  • Skillet apples with cinnamon can be made with a variety of apple types, such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Gala.
  • Cinnamon has been used in cooking and baking for centuries and is believed to have health benefits, including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
  • This recipe is a great way to use up leftover apples or enjoy the seasonal abundance of apples during the fall.