Cinnamon Apple Simmer

This cinnamon apple simmer is a gently cooked dessert or topping made by slow-cooking sliced apples with cinnamon until tender. The dish has a soft, saucy texture with fragrant, aromatic apples and a warm cinnamon-spiced syrup visible at the surface.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 30

Calories: 120kcal

Author: James Taylor

Servings:

Equipment

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Saucepan
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Wooden Spoon

Ingredients

▢ 4 slices large apples peeled, cored, and sliced
▢ 1 tablespoon cinnamon ground
▢ 2 tablespoons sugar optional, adjust to taste
▢ 1/4 cup water or apple cider for simmering

Instructions

Start by placing the sliced apples into a saucepan.
Sprinkle the cinnamon evenly over the apples and add sugar if using, then pour in water or apple cider. This will create aromatic steam and a sweet, spicy liquid.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, the apples will start to bubble softly as their edges become tender.
Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer slowly, stirring occasionally. Watch as the apples soften and release their juices, thickening the syrup into a fragrant glaze.
Continue simmering until the apples are very tender and the syrup has thickened to your desired consistency—usually about 15 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from heat, and let the cinnamon apple simmer cool slightly. The dish will be spoonable with tender apples immersed in a warm, caramel-colored syrup.

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