Spiced Apples

Transform your favorite fall fruit into a warm, aromatic treat with this Spiced Apples recipe. Perfectly tender apple slices, sweetened with a touch of brown sugar and infused with a cozy blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, come together in just 25 minutes. A hint of vanilla and a splash of lemon juice elevate the flavor, while optional chopped pecans or walnuts add a delightful crunch. Whether served as a standalone dessert or a topping for pancakes, waffles, oatmeal, or ice cream, these spiced apples are the epitome of autumn comfort food. Quick, easy, and versatile, this recipe is sure to become a seasonal favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 medium Apples (e.g., Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
• 0.125 teaspoons Ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Water
• 2 tablespoons Optional: chopped pecans or walnuts

Directions

Step 1

Peel, core, and slice the apples into 1/4-inch thick slices.

Step 2

In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the apple slices to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften.

Step 4

Sprinkle the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves evenly over the apples. Stir to coat the apples in the spices and sugar.

Step 5

Add the water and continue to cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender and the sauce has thickened slightly.

Step 6

Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and lemon juice.

Step 7

Optional: Stir in chopped pecans or walnuts for added texture and flavor.

Step 8

Serve the spiced apples warm as a standalone dessert, over pancakes, waffles, oatmeal, or as a topping for ice cream.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(812.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	705.4

Total Fat 35.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 62mg	0%
Sodium 14.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 105.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.6g	0%
Total Sugars 77.2g
Protein 3.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 91.4mg	0%
Iron 1.4mg	0%
Potassium 873.8mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.2%

Protein: 2.1%

Carbs: 55.7%