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    Home » Recipes » Desserts & Sweet Treats

    Stovetop Cinnamon Apples

    Published: Sep 22, 2022 by Jenn Sebestyen

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    Wooden spoon scooping spiced fruit from a bowl.
    Finished dish in a skillet.

    These quick and easy Stovetop Cinnamon Apples taste like apple pie filling and they’re ready in under 15 minutes! They’re delicious over oatmeal, pancakes, ice cream, or just eat them with a spoon!

    Small wooden spoon scooping up stovetop cinnamon apples from a bowl.

    Saucy, sweet, and oh so tasty! These stovetop cinnamon apples are perfect for breakfast over waffles, pancakes, or oatmeal. And, of course, they’re perfect for a fall dessert over ice cream or sprinkle them with granola for an apple crisp vibe.

    They’re vegan and gluten-free and no matter how you serve them, you’re gonna love them!

    Table of Contents hide
    1 Ingredients you need
    2 How to make the recipe
    3 Serving suggestion
    4 Storage
    5 FAQs
    6 More sweet vegan apple recipes
    7 Stovetop Cinnamon Apples

    Ingredients you need

    Recipe ingredients arrayed in individual bowls.

    Ingredient notes and substitutions

    Apples ~ I like to use tart apples to balance out the sweetness. Granny Smith are my favorite grocery store staple, but if I’m going apple picking, I’ll choose Empire or Cortland. Any tart crisp apple will do.

    Be sure to peel and core the apples before adding to the recipe.

    Lemon ~ A squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens the flavors

    Sweetener ~ I always reach for pure maple syrup, but brown sugar or coconut sugar would also work. Add extra water, if needed, to create a saucy consistency.

    Flavor ~ Cinnamon is a natural pairing for apples and vanilla makes everything better.

    Butter ~ A pat of vegan butter brings richness. You could also use coconut oil.

    If you truly don’t want to use any butter or oil, you could just use extra water when simmering the apples. However, these cinnamon apples aren’t really meant to be health food…it’s dessert, which is a once in awhile treat…so I say go for it!

    How to make the recipe

    Melted butter in a skillet.
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    Diced apples simmering in a skillet.
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    Cinnamon and maple syrup added to a skillet of diced fruit.
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    Diced apples simmering with cinnamon and maple syrup.
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    Melt the butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.

    Add the diced apples, lemon juice and water. Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes until the apples are tender, but not mushy.

    Sprinkle the cinnamon and salt over the apples. Pour in the maple syrup and vanilla.

    Stir well to combine and simmer another 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until thick and bubbly

    Finished dish in a skillet.

    Serving suggestion

    Besides the usual breakfast or dessert option, try these cinnamon spiced diced apples over Breakfast Stuffed Sweet Potatoes!

    Stovetop cinnamon apples on top of a stuffed sweet potato.

    Storage

    Fridge: Store these stovetop cinnamon apples in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to one week. Eat them cold or warm them in the microwave for 20 to 30 seconds or so.

    Freezer: I do not recommend freezing this recipe. The apples will turn mushy upon thawing.

    Cinnamon spiced apples in a bowl.

    FAQs

    What are the best apples to use for cinnamon apples?

    Tart, crisp apples work best for flavor and texture. Granny Smith, Cortland, or Empire are all good choices, but use your favorite.

    Do I have to peel the apples before cooking?

    No, you don’t have to peel them, but I prefer the texture if they’re peeled. Personal choice.

    More sweet vegan apple recipes

    • Vegan Apple Crisp
    • Apple Pie Bars
    • Baked Apple Cider Donuts
    • Apple Cinnamon Bread
    • Strawberry Apple Smoothie
    • Apple Crisp Macchiato

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    Small wooden spoon scooping up stovetop cinnamon apples from a bowl.

    Stovetop Cinnamon Apples

    These quick and easy Stovetop Cinnamon Apples taste like apple pie filling and they're ready in under 15 minutes! They're delicious over oatmeal, pancakes, ice cream, or just eat them with a spoon!
    5 from 10 votes
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    Course: Breakfast, Desserts & Sweet Treats, Snacks
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 158kcal
    Author: Jenn Sebestyen

    Recommended Equipment

    • Small nonstick skillet

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon vegan butter
    • 3 crisp, tart apples peeled, cored, and diced
    • 2 tablespoons water
    • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
    • ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt
    • 3-4 tablespoons pure maple syrup
    • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

    Instructions

    • Melt the butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
    • Add the diced apples, lemon juice, and water. Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes until the apples are fork tender, stirring occasionally.
    • Add the cinnamon, salt, maple syrup and vanilla. Stir well and cook another 2 to 3 minutes until thick and bubbly, stirring frequently. Do not walk away as the sugars can burn easily.

    Notes

    ~ This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled.
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 158kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 52mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g

    Nutrition values are calculated using online calculators and are estimates only. Please verify using your own data.

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    1. Ksenia @ At the Immigrant's Table says

      September 29, 2022 at 9:48 am

      This was easy and super delicious! Loved the texture and flavors. Like baked apples, but easier5 stars

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    2. Alex Bala says

      September 26, 2022 at 7:37 pm

      Now I know what to do with all of the apples my neighbor gave me! I love this simple recipe and couldn’t stop eating it out of the saucepan!5 stars

      Reply
    3. Donna says

      September 26, 2022 at 4:06 pm

      We have been loving these on our morning oats!5 stars

      Reply
    4. Mandy says

      September 24, 2022 at 7:06 am

      It’s getting to that time of year that these go down a treat and I have to say everyone enjoyed them!5 stars

      Reply
    5. Jennifer says

      September 23, 2022 at 9:33 am

      What a treat! I got a bunch of cooking apples in this week’s veggie box and they worked out fabulously in this recipe!5 stars

      Reply
    6. Gina says

      September 22, 2022 at 4:44 pm

      Love the sound of this recipe, which is a good reminder that simple is best (and healthiest). Can’t wait to make it this weekend. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Jenn Sebestyen says

        September 22, 2022 at 7:32 pm

        I agree! I hope you enjoy it!

        Reply

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