Red Hot Apples
Sweet, spiced, and vibrantly eye-catching, these Red Hot Apples are the perfect comfort dessert or festive treat. Made with tender slices of apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, they’re slow-simmered in a syrup of water, sugar, and classic red cinnamon candies, which stain the fruit a brilliant crimson hue while delivering a nostalgic, warm cinnamon flavor. A touch of butter enriches the sauce, adding a velvety finish, while optional ground cinnamon adds a delightful aromatic garnish. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy stovetop recipe pairs beautifully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream, making it ideal for cozy weeknights or holiday celebrations.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 medium Apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1.5 cups Water
- 0.25 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups Red cinnamon candies
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground cinnamon (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel and core the apples, then cut them into thick slices or wedges.
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine water, sugar, and red cinnamon candies. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring frequently until the candies and sugar are fully dissolved.
Add the apple slices to the saucepan and ensure they are submerged in the liquid. Reduce the heat to low and cover the saucepan with a lid.
Simmer the apples for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples become tender but maintain their shape. The cinnamon candies will stain the apples a bright red as they cook.
Once the apples are tender, stir in the butter until melted and fully incorporated into the syrup.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the apples cool slightly before serving. For an optional finishing touch, sprinkle with a light dusting of ground cinnamon.
Serve warm as-is, or top with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra indulgent treat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
868 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.4 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.0 g | 65% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 167 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 176.5 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.0 g | 79% | |
| Total Sugars | 135.7 g | ||
| Protein | 2.5 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 84 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 972 mg | 21% | |
*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.
