Easy Sauteed Cinnamon Apples
Total Time
15 mins
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
(24)
Ingredients
3-4 cups
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 lbs Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced 1/4”-thick (4 large or 6 medium apples)
- 1/3 cup water
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1/4 cup honey, or brown sugar, or added to taste (use 2 Tbsp for sweeter apples)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
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Preparation
Step 1
Place butter in a deep sauté pan or dutch oven and melt over medium heat.
Step 2
Stir in sliced apples, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally until softened (6-8 minutes).
Step 3
In a separate bowl, stir together 1/3 cup cold water and cornstarch until dissolved into a slurry.
Step 4
Add the cornstarch slurry to the apples along with honey and cinnamon.
Step 5
Stir to combine then return to a light boil and continue to simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce is thickened and apples are tender.
Step 6
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Chef's notes
Any crisp variety of apples will work, so you can use what you have on hand, but you may need to adjust the amount of honey for sweeter varieties.
Store apples in an airtight container or mason jar in the fridge for up to 5 days. Free in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
