How to Make Caramelized Apples
Forget about apple pie filling – these caramelized apples are here to steal the spotlight this apple season! With their delicious, golden sweetness, and irresistible flavor, they're an easy way to elevate a variety of dishes.
Servings: 2 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 honeycrisp apple or red apple of choice, cored, peeled, and cut into ½ inch - 1 inch cubes
- 1 Granny Smith apple or green apple of choice, cored, peeled and cut into ½ inch - 1 inch cubes
- 2 tbsp butter use vegan butter for dairy free / vegan
- ¼ cup coconut sugar
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- pinch sea salt
Instructions
- Heat the butter over medium high heat until melted and bubbling.
- Add the cubed apples and cook for 5-7 mins, stirring occasionally, until they are beginning to soften and brown.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add in the coconut sugar, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice and salt and continue stirring for 2-3 minutes as they continue to soften and caramelize.
- Serve over cottage cheese or with a scoop of ice cream on top and enjoy!
Notes
- Get your other ingredients prepped and ready in a large bowl before you cube your apple slices. Apples brown (oxidize) quickly!
- Firm sweet-tart apples like Honeycrisp, Braeburn, Pink Lady, or Fuji apples work best for caramelized apple recipes.
- While these caramelized apples are best served fresh, you can store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2 - 3 days.
- You can freeze the apples by letting them cool completely, putting them in an airtight container or baggie, and freezing for up to 3 months.
- When you need to reheat the apples simply put them in a microwave-safe dish and reheat 30 seconds at a time until warmed through.
- You can also reheat them on the stove by putting them in a large skillet and turning the heat to low, stirring occasionally, until warmed through.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 291kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 132mg | Potassium: 227mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 451IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 0.4mg