Description
These easy caramelized apples are cooked till tender and golden brown, coated in glossy sweet caramel, and flavored with cinnamon. Enjoy them on their own, or as a topping to pancakes, waffles, oatmeal, crepes, or with homemade pie crust! Totally gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan too.
Ingredients
- 5 apples, cored and cubed
- 4 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 tablespoons unsalted dairy-free butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Core and Cube Apples: Wash, then core the apples and remove the seeds and cut the apples into small even cubes. (I didn’t peel the apples, but if you prefer go ahead and peel them before coring and cubing.)
- Sauté Apples: Melt the unsalted dairy-free butter in a large skillet and sauté the cubed apples for about 6-7 minutes on low heat, stirring.
- Add Lemon Juice: Add the lemon juice and stir, continue stirring for another 2-3 minutes.
- Add Sugar and Cinnamon: Add the sugar and cinnamon, stir and continue cooking, stirring for 5 to 7 minutes until the sugar melts and caramel is formed.
- Mix to Coat: Stir the apple cubes so that each piece is well coated with the caramel. Be careful that the caramel does not start to burn. Once coated, remove from heat.
- Serve or Store: Serve the apples warm or store them in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Notes
Apples: Feel free to use whichever apples you like – whether sweet apples or tart apples.
Brown Sugar: Brown sugar adds a lovely sweetness to these apples. I used light brown sugar, but dark brown sugar would work too. If you are diabetic or insulin resistant, I highly recommend using golden monkfruit sweetener (a 1:1 brown sugar substitute that is zero glycemic index and will not raise your blood sugar).
Ground Cinnamon: I like adding a pinch of ground cinnamon for an amazing fall flavor. You may also use equal quantities of apple pie spice instead.
Butter: I used unsalted dairy-free butter to keep this recipe dairy-free. However, if you are not lactose-intolerant, go ahead and use regular unsalted butter instead.
Lemon Juice: Make sure to use fresh lemon juice for a nice tart flavor that contrasts beautifully with the sweetness of the caramelized apples.
Storing: To store, place any leftover caramelized apples in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
