Clove Spiced Apples
Transform your kitchen into a cozy autumn haven with this heartwarming recipe for Clove Spiced Apples. Featuring tender wedges of crisp Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples, this dish is bathed in a buttery, spiced syrup laced with brown sugar, cinnamon, and the warm, aromatic kick of ground cloves. Gently simmered to perfection and finished with a splash of vanilla, these fragrant apples make the ultimate versatile treat—serve them warm over pancakes for breakfast, spoon them onto oatmeal, or pair them with vanilla ice cream for a delightfully comforting dessert. Ready in just 35 minutes with simple pantry staples, Clove Spiced Apples bring a touch of elegance and irresistible flavor to any meal. Perfect for fall gatherings or cozy nights in, this recipe will quickly become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 whole Apples (firm varieties like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 3 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cloves
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 cup Water
- 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 pinch Salt
Instructions
Peel, core, and slice the apples into even wedges, approximately 1/2-inch thick, and toss them with the lemon juice in a large bowl to prevent browning.
In a large skillet or saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and salt to the melted butter, stirring until the mixture becomes syrupy, about 2 minutes.
Add the apple slices to the skillet, stirring gently to coat them evenly in the spiced butter mixture.
Pour in the water and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover the skillet and let the apples simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender but not mushy.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Let the spiced apples cool slightly before serving. They can be served warm on their own, as a topping for pancakes or oatmeal, or alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream for dessert.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
704 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.3 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.2 g | 71% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 165 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 130.2 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.2 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 102.9 g | ||
| Protein | 2.4 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 110 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 858 mg | 18% | |
*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.
