Easy Sauteed Maple Apples
My Easy Sautéed Maple Apples are a delicious way to bring in the best of Fall flavors. Whether you serve them in sweet dishes like waffles or add them to savory dishes like pork, these caramelized apples will add a warm, delicious touch to any recipe.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 168kcal
Ingredients
- 4 apples peeled, cored, and diced into ½ inch pieces
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup brown sugar light or dark is fine
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
- ⅛ teaspoon allspice
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract or paste (optional)
Instructions
- Makes 3 to 4 cups of sauteed apples.
- Peel and dice your apples into ¼ to ½ inch dice.
- In a medium pot or deep skillet, melt butter over medium heat. As it melts, keep swirling the butter over the heat until it is light brown in color and smells nutty, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Immediately add the diced apples and stir around in the brown butter. This will stop the butter from burning.
- Add brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt. Stir to combine. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10-12 minutes until the apples have slightly softened.
- Whisk 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of maple syrup and pour into apple mixture. Simmer for another 1 to 2 minutes or until mixture has thickened. Add vanilla, if using, and stir in.
- Serve warm or spread on a small sheet pan to cool and use in other applications.
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Notes
Savory: If making for a savory dish, like breakfast pork chops or a pork tenderloin, omit the brown sugar and spices. Sauté the apples in brown butter for 3 to 5 minutes, or until starting to become caramelized on the edges. Add maple syrup (without cornstarch) and simmer another 5 minutes, or until lightly softened. Serve with roasted or seared pork or chicken.
Storage: Place cooled apples into an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Reheating: Warm your sauteed apples in the microwave until they reach your desired temperature, or you can place them in a small saucepan to reheat. Add a couple of tablespoons of apple juice or water to loosen them up, if needed.
Large batch: Use the 2X button on the recipe card to automatically give you the larger amounts and either use within 5 days (refrigerated of course). For longer storage, place cooled apples in freezer safe zip top bags, press out all excess air, and store for up to 3 months. Defrost in the refrigerator before serving, using in turnovers or pies, or reheating.
Nutrition
Calories: 168kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 42mg | Potassium: 130mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 225IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 0.2mg
