Use an Instant Pot — or simply your stove top! — to make this delicious fall treat. These cinnamon apples can be served as a side dish, on top of ice cream, in oatmeal or as a pie filling.
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Ingredients:
- 5-6 large granny smith apples, sliced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 cup water
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
Instant Pot Instructions:
- Peel apples, cutting in half to remove the seeds and core. Cut into ½ inch slices and add them to a large bowl.
- Sprinkle apple slices with lemon juice, toss and transfer to Instant Pot.
- Add cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar and maple syrup to Instant Pot. Toss mixture to combine with apples.
- Mix water and cornstarch in a small bowl, stirring until lump-free. Add mixture to Instant Pot and stir well to combine with apple mixture.
- Lock and seal Instant Pot before manually setting it to pressure cook for two minutes. Once pressure cooking is complete, do a natural pressure release for five to ten minutes.
- Vent any remaining steam, open Instant Pot and gently stir cooked apple mixture. Serve on your favorite dessert or side dish, and enjoy!
Stove Top Instructions:
- Peel apples, cutting in half to remove the seeds and core. Cut into ½ inch slices and add them to a large bowl.
- Sprinkle apple slices with lemon juice, toss and transfer to a large pot or skillet.
- Dump remaining ingredients in pot or skillet, cooking on low heat until apples are tender.
- Let cool slightly before serving on your favorite dessert or side dish!
This article first appeared in the November 2019 edition of the HealthPerks newsletter.
