Food

Cinnamon Cider Sautéed Apples

BY Jennifer McGruther TIMEMay 22, 2025 PRINT

Gently cooked in golden butter, these sautéed apples are tender, fragrant, and touched with the faintest whisper of caramel. A spoonful of cinnamon and a splash of cider deepen their flavor, making them a comforting autumn dessert, especially when served with whipped cream infused with brandy.

Serves about 6

  • 1/4 cup salted butter
  • 6 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced 1/2 inch thick
  • 1 tablespoon ground Ceylon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/4 cup unfiltered apple cider
  • 1/4 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

Melt the butter in a wide skillet over medium heat until it begins to foam. Add the apples and cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften and take on a golden edge—about 8 minutes. Sprinkle in the cinnamon and sea salt, then pour in the apple cider.

Continue cooking for 2 to 3 more minutes, until the apples are tender and the liquid reduces slightly to a glossy syrup. Stir in the apple cider vinegar, and then serve warm. Store any leftovers in a tightly sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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Jennifer McGruther is a nutritional therapy practitioner, herbalist, and the author of three cookbooks, including “Vibrant Botanicals.” She’s also the creator of NourishedKitchen.com, a website that celebrates traditional foodways, herbal remedies, and fermentation. She teaches workshops on natural foods and herbalism, and currently lives in the Pacific Northwest.
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