Cinnamon Sauce for Apple Pie
Elevate your apple pie game with this luscious Cinnamon Sauce that’s as rich and indulgent as it is easy to make. Crafted with a handful of pantry staples like brown sugar, butter, and a splash of heavy cream, this velvety sauce is infused with the warm, aromatic sweetness of ground cinnamon and a hint of vanilla. In just 15 minutes, you’ll have a beautifully glossy drizzle that perfectly complements the tender, spiced apples and flaky crust of a classic pie. Whether served warm or slightly cooled, this cinnamon sauce is the ultimate finishing touch, adding a gourmet twist to your homemade desserts. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy weeknight indulgences, it’s a must-have recipe to take your apple pie—or any dessert—over the top!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat until fully liquid and bubbling gently.
Add the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon to the saucepan. Stir constantly with a whisk or wooden spoon until the sugar is fully dissolved, about 2-3 minutes.
Lower the heat to medium-low and slowly pour in the heavy cream. Be careful as the mixture may bubble up slightly.
Continue to whisk until the cream is fully incorporated, and the sauce becomes smooth and slightly thickened, about 3-4 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt. Taste the sauce and adjust the salt if needed to balance sweetness.
Allow the sauce to cool slightly before serving. The sauce will thicken further as it cools.
Drizzle the warm cinnamon sauce over slices of apple pie and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1197 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 88.0 g | 113% | |
| Saturated Fat | 52.0 g | 260% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 244 mg | 81% | |
| Sodium | 659 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 98.7 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 95.9 g | ||
| Protein | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 99 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 129 mg | 3% | |
*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.
