Healthy Cinnamon Skillet Apples

Warm cinnamon skillet apples cooked over low heat with just water and cinnamon for a super easy, healthy dessert

Recipe by Liv on January 25, 2018

Prep time: PT15M

Cook time: PT10M

Total time: PT25M

Rating

5 stars (6 reviews)

Peel and chop apples into small, fairly uniform pieces, about 1/4 inch thick.
Place a medium skillet onto medium-low heat and add water. Add apples and cinnamon to taste, stirring and cooking until apples are softened, about 6-10 minutes. If all of the water evaporates, add a little more water as the apples cook.
Add cooked apples to serving bowls and top each serving with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of freshly whipped cream, plus a tablespoon of chopped nuts if desired.
Store leftover apples in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and reheat in the microwave for 20 seconds, or stir them into oatmeal or vanilla/plain yogurt– no need to reheat!

Hairaware on 2026-01-27 (5 stars):
Easy fast dessert to push out apples. First roasted pecans and walnuts in a dry pan ,removed for a mix in after ,simmered organic skin on apples coated with lemon juice,cinnamon,nutmeg,water,let reduction happen added a tsp of maple butter I had on hand at end ,topped with roasted nuts and yummy..
Ertugrul on 2020-08-11 (5 stars):
Thanks a lot for sharing yummy and healthy recipe!
Pearl on 2020-02-01 (5 stars):
Hi there, Just made these last night! I make overnight oats with chia seeds and scooped some of these apples on top. Very simple and easy to make. I like that they're an easy way to add nutrition in the diet. I left the peels on to make the recipe even quicker and keep some extra fiber on the apples. I made plenty of apples to meal prep my oatmeal, thanks so much for this recipe!!!! I will definitely make again.
Jackie W. on 2019-01-22 (5 stars):
I just made this dish. I added 1/2 cup of chopped Omega-3 Deluxe Nut mix to the apples as they cooked. It is absolutely delicious. Didn't top with ice cream but topped with Ready Whip. Really, really good.