An easy recipe for Cinnamon Apples made in the slow cooker or on the stove-top. These sweet spiced apples taste like the inside of an apple pie.
Apple season is upon us, my friends… and in true form I am baking, cooking, and eating apples around the clock. These Cinnamon Apples are a family favorite for a couple reasons: 1) They are ridiculously easy and 2) They taste like the inside of an apple pie (sans extra fat and calories from the crust).
Recipe overview
Just a handful of ingredients and a couple simple steps and you’ll be on your way to making the most delicious Cinnamon Apples. Here’s what you need:
- Apples
- Apple cider or apple juice
- Maple syrup or brown sugar
- Cinnamon
- Cornstarch
Directions: Combine cider, syrup, cinnamon, and cornstarch and pour over sliced apples. Cook until tender.
Slow cooker option
Cook in a slow cooker on low for 2-3 hours.
Stove-top option
Cook in a saucepan (covered) on the stovetop for about 20-30 minutes.
How to serve Cinnamon Apples
These apples are best served warm. Here are our favorite ways to enjoy them:
- DESSERT: Serve with vanilla ice cream or spoon over pound cake.
- BREAKFAST: Serve with yogurt and granola, oatmeal, pancakes, waffles, or french toast
- SIDE DISH: Serve alongside pork, roast chicken, or Thanksgiving dinner.
More Apple Recipes:
- Apple French Toast Casserole
- Apple Cider Donut Holes
- Stuffed Baked Apples
- Apple Dumplings
- Apple Cider Sangria
- Apple Crisp
- Apple Cobbler
- Applesauce Cake
- Homemade Applesauce
Recipe
Cinnamon Apples
Ingredients
- 5 large apples*
- ⅔ cup apple cider or apple juice
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup or brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1-½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
Slow cooker:
- Peel and slice the apples about ½-inch thick. Place the apples in a slow cooker.
- In a large glass measuring cup, combine apple cider, syrup/brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and ¼ cup of water.
- Pour the cider mixture over the apples. Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours. Give the apples a stir every hour. The longer you cook them the softer they'll get.
Stove-top:
- Peel and slice the apples about ¼-inch thick. Place the apples in a large saucepan.
- In a large glass measuring cup, combine apple cider, syrup/brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and ¾ cup of water.
- Pour the cider mixture over the apples. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat, and cook, covered, for about 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes. If the apples look like they need more liquid you can add a splash of water, apple juice, or apple cider as needed during the cook time. Once the apples are almost completely tender, let them simmer with the cover off for about 5 minutes. The juices will thicken a bit as they cool.
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Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional Information is an estimate based on third-party calculations and may vary based on products used and serving sizes.
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Stephanie@ApplesforCJ
Yum…Apples are one of my favorites and I totally love to bake them this time of year. What a wonderful recipe that I can’t wait to try!
Jenni LeBaron
My mom used to make these and they were lovely in the colder months on oatmeal!
Annemarie @ justalittlebitofbacon
I’m sold! I can never resist an apple pie so how could I resist one with a cider cinnamon maple glaze? Though I might just add some bourbon to recipe. 🙂
Sandi
I love that you used your slow cooker to make this delicious apple recipe! They look so juicy!
Shadi Hasanzadenemati
I love this idea! It’s perfect for all when it’s cold and rainy outside and I want something sweet and cinnamon-y !
ali randall
These cinnamon apples looks utterly amazing. And in the crockpot for an easy recipe. This one is a keeper. I already have kids wanting to lick the screen. YUM!
Kristina @ Love & Zest
Not only is this going to tasty good but my house is going to smell amazing! I just love the smell of Fall in the Summer!
Rae
I can’t wait until my apples are ripe on my tree this fall. I can only imagine how great these make the kitchen (and entire house) smell after a full day of cooking.
Sandi
This recipe would be perfect to give my kids! Delicious flavor and a great way to use the slow cooker.
Edyta at Eating European
This is amazing! My little ones would love these apples. I’m making it for sure 🙂