Hot Buttered Apples
Warm, sweet, and irresistibly fragrant, Hot Buttered Apples are the ultimate cozy treat for chilly days or effortless dessert cravings. This quick and simple recipe highlights tender slices of firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, perfectly caramelized in a rich blend of butter, brown sugar, and warming spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. A splash of vanilla and a touch of lemon juice bring a delightful balance of flavors to this skillet-cooked dish, ready in just 25 minutes. Whether served solo, as a comforting side dish, or paired with vanilla ice cream, pancakes, or oatmeal, these buttery spiced apples are sure to become a family favorite. Perfect for fall or anytime you’re craving a taste of nostalgia, this recipe captures the essence of homemade comfort in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium apples (firm varieties like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 pinch pinch of salt
Instructions
Peel, core, and slice the apples into thin wedges, about 1/4-inch thick.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat until it begins to foam.
Stir in the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and water, and cook for 1-2 minutes until the mixture becomes a smooth syrup.
Add the sliced apples to the skillet and toss them gently to coat with the syrup.
Cook the apples over medium heat for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender but not mushy.
Stir in the vanilla extract, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to meld the flavors.
Remove from heat and serve immediately. Hot buttered apples can be enjoyed on their own, or as a topping for ice cream, pancakes, waffles, or oatmeal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
953 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.5 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.2 g | 141% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 168 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 141.1 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.1 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 114.0 g | ||
| Protein | 2.5 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 124 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 850 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.
