Cinnamon apples are an easy stovetop recipe for making warm cinnamon apples. These apples are a yummy topping for everything from pork chops to a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
One of my favorite things about the fall season is that it’s also apple season. This cinnamon apple recipe makes tasty skillet cinnamon apples that are similar to homemade apple pie filling.
This is an easy recipe that makes a simple dessert or a delicious side dish, and these sautéed apples makes a lovely alternative to homemade cinnamon applesauce.
How to make stovetop cinnamon apples
Here you’ll find step-by-step photos showing how to make cinnamon apples. You can find the full recipe with ingredients below.
Step 1: In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
Step 2: Add apple slices. Cook, stirring regularly, until apples are almost tender, about 6-7 minutes.
Step 3: Dissolve cornstarch in water; add to skillet. Stir to combine.
Step 4: Stir in brown sugar and cinnamon. Boil for 2 minutes, stirring regularly.
Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and any other desired flavorings.
Recipe FAQs
I like to use tart Granny Smith apples in this recipe to help balance out the sweet cinnamon sauce. However, you can use any type of baking apple, like honeycrisp apples, gala apples, Fuji apples, or Pink lady apples.
You can! I like to use apple juice or apple cider when I can for stronger apple flavor.
Sure! Feel free to stir in a tablespoon or two of other flavorings such as fresh orange juice, brandy flavor, or any other desired flavoring. If you want to give the apples a bit more fall flavor, you can even stir in some real maple syrup.
Serving suggestions
The apples make a great topping for breakfast foods like pancakes, waffles, and French toast. They also go well alongside savory dishes like roast chicken, pork loin, and pork chops.
Or just enjoy the sweet apples with a dollop of whipped cream of a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Storage
Store any leftover cinnamon apples in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The apples will keep for 3-4 days when properly stored in the fridge.
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Cinnamon Apples
Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter
- 4 tart apples like Granny Smith peeled, cored and sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- ½ cup cold water*
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.¼ cup butter
- Add apple slices.4 tart apples like Granny Smith
- Cook, stirring regularly, until apples are almost tender, about 6-7 minutes.
- Dissolve cornstarch in water; add to skillet. Stir to combine.2 teaspoons cornstarch, ½ cup cold water*
- Stir in brown sugar and cinnamon.½ cup brown sugar, 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- Boil for 2 minutes, stirring regularly.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and any other desired flavorings.½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Serve warm.
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Notes
- Apples: I like to use tart Granny Smith apples in this recipe to help balance out the sweet cinnamon sauce. However, you can use any type of baking apple, like honeycrisp apples, gala apples, Fuji apples, or Pink lady apples.
- Water: Try substituting cold apple juice or cider for stronger apple flavor.
- Vanilla: Feel free to stir in a tablespoon or two of other flavorings such as fresh orange juice, brandy flavor, or any other desired flavoring.
- Nutrition values are estimates.
Nutrition
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Originally published 1/29/12.
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Comments & Reviews
Joce says
Delicious recipe! I made these apples to elevate a go-to yogurt-and-chia-seed breakfast; it was SO. GOOD. Seriously, go make these right now, it’s super easy and you won’t be disappointed!
Kate Dean says
Thank you!
Susan says
Hi, can your freeze the mixture? Will try, sound delicious! Thank you!
Kate says
Hi! Thank you! I haven’t tried freezing this recipe, but I do freeze my homemade apple pie filling, which is a similar recipe.
amy levi says
oh my gosh this is AMAZING. And if you do not have cornstarch flour is a good substitute. overall i will be making this again
Kate says
Thank you so much!!
Kyla says
So delish would definitely be good on French toast or ice cream will be making again
Kate says
Thank you!
Jamie says
These apples reminded me of apples we loved from a restaurant. Will make again.
Kate says
Thank you! I’m so glad that you liked them. Thanks for commenting! =)
Tracye says
So wonderful to eat and so easy to make !!
Kate says
Thank you so much!
Arty says
Made these as a side dish to go with tenderloin roast and garlic cheddar mashed potatoes. They were a huge hit with the kids and husband and I will be making them again to use as a pie filling. My only suggestion would be to cook slightly longer than recommended as apples were still slightly crisp
Kate says
I’m so glad that the apples were a huge hit! Thanks for commenting! =)
Lue says
These apples kind of remind me of apples I’ve had at a restaurant, but these were better.
Kate says
Thank you! I’m so glad to hear that! =)
Nanette Nelson says
These are delicious with warm buttermilk biscuits!
Kate says
I’m so glad to hear that! I can imagine how good that pairing is. =) Thanks for commenting!
recoveryguide says
Thanks For Sharing, Have a wonderful day!
Kate says
Thanks!
Maddy says
Fantastic! Made the apples to go with ice cream, everyone wanted more!