Description
Classic caramelized cinnamon apples deliver a mouthwatering dessert perfect for autumn gatherings. Warm spices and golden brown sugar create a simple yet elegant treat finished with vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 apples (small to medium, Honeycrisp or Fuji)
- ½ cup (1 stick or 113 g) unsalted butter
- ½ cup (100 g) light brown sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preparation: Cube apples into half-inch chunks, meticulously removing cores, stems, and seeds to ensure uniform cooking and optimal texture.
- Butter Foundation: Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat, creating a golden liquid base for caramelizing the fruit.
- Spice Infusion: Add diced apples to the melted butter, sprinkle ground cinnamon across the surface, and toss thoroughly to distribute the aromatic spice evenly.
- Caramelization Process: Simmer apples, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and promote even cooking, allowing natural juices to release and merge with the buttery essence.
- Sugar Transformation: Sprinkle light brown sugar over the softened apples, stirring vigorously to dissolve and create a glossy, amber-hued caramel that envelops each apple piece.
- Final Reduction: Continue cooking, gently folding the apples to intensify caramelization, thickening the sauce and developing a rich, complex flavor profile that elevates the dessert.
Notes
- Precision in Cutting: Uniform half-inch apple cubes ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Butter Melting Technique: Allow butter to fully melt and turn golden before adding apples to create a rich, flavorful base.
- Cinnamon Distribution: Generously dust and thoroughly toss ground cinnamon to ensure every apple piece is evenly coated with warm, aromatic spice.
- Caramelization Mastery: Stir frequently and watch closely to prevent burning, allowing sugar to transform into a glossy amber sauce that perfectly coats the apples.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 246
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg