Cinnamon Breakfast Apples
Transform your mornings with these cozy and flavorful Cinnamon Breakfast Apples, a quick and easy recipe that’s ready in just 25 minutes! Tender slices of Honeycrisp or Fuji apples are sautéed in a buttery brown sugar and cinnamon glaze, enhanced with a touch of nutmeg, vanilla extract, and a splash of lemon juice for a bright, balanced flavor. Perfectly caramelized and irresistibly aromatic, these spiced apples make a versatile breakfast topping or side. Serve them warm over oatmeal, pancakes, or yogurt, or enjoy them on their own for a naturally sweet yet comforting start to your day. Add a sprinkle of chopped walnuts or pecans for a delightful crunch! This recipe is ideal for anyone craving a cozy and wholesome breakfast with autumnal flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Apples (medium-sized, such as Honeycrisp or Fuji)
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons Nutmeg (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
- 1 pinch Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons Chopped nuts for topping (e.g., walnuts or pecans, optional)
Instructions
Wash and core the apples. Cut them into thin slices about 1/4 inch thick.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat until it sizzles.
Add the apple slices to the skillet. Stir to coat them evenly in the melted butter.
Sprinkle the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, nutmeg (if using), and a pinch of salt over the apple slices.
Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8–10 minutes, or until the apples become tender but not mushy.
Add the vanilla extract and lemon juice to the skillet, stirring gently to evenly distribute the flavors.
Remove the skillet from the heat once the apples are tender and caramelized.
Serve the cinnamon apples warm in bowls. Optionally, sprinkle chopped nuts on top for added crunch and texture.
Enjoy as-is, or serve alongside oatmeal, pancakes, or yogurt for a hearty breakfast!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
767 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.5 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.1 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 158 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 122.9 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.1 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 94.8 g | ||
| Protein | 4.4 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 103 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 900 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
