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Fried apples with cinnamon in a cast iron skillet, fall side dish

Old Fashioned Spiced Stewed Apples Recipe

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These old fashioned stewed apples are tender, warmly spiced, and ready in just 15 minutes. Made with winter apples, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla, they’re perfect for breakfast, dessert, or as a comforting side dish. This vintage recipe produces fork-tender apple slices in a naturally sweet syrup.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 10 large winter apples (such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Northern Spy), pared, cored, and cut into 8 slices each
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Heavy cream for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the apples by peeling, coring, and cutting each apple into 8 equal slices.
  2. Place prepared apple slices into a large saucepan and add 2 inches of hot water to the bottom of the pan.
  3. Cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  4. Simmer the apples for 3 to 5 minutes, until tender when pierced with a fork. Check at 3 minutes for firmer texture, or go the full 5 minutes for very soft apples.
  5. Turn off the heat and remove the lid. Stir in the sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract, mixing gently to blend the seasonings without breaking the apple slices.
  6. Remove the cover and let stand briefly to allow seasonings to meld, or serve immediately.
  7. Serve hot or warm with heavy cream spooned over the top, or serve cold straight from the refrigerator.

Equipment

  • Author: Melle Sullivan - Recipe Rewind
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Dessert, Side Dish, Breakfast
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 261
  • Sugar: 58.8g
  • Sodium: 2mg
  • Fat: 0.6g
  • Carbohydrates: 67.8
  • Fiber: 9.0g
  • Protein: 1.0g

Find it online: https://recipe-rewind.com/how-to-make-old-fashioned-spiced-stewed-apples/

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