Easy Sauteed Apples: A Cozy Breakfast and Side Dish Delight

Delicious Sauteed Apples for Breakfast or a Side Dish

Prep Time: 5 minutes |
Cook Time: 15 minutes |
Total Time: 20 minutes |
Servings: 8 servings

Why You’ll Love These Sauteed Apples

• Versatile topping: Drizzle over oatmeal, French toast, or ice cream.
• Easy to make: Just a handful of pantry staples.
• Comfort flavor: Cinnamon and brown sugar create a cozy, caramelized sauce.

Whether you’re craving a fall breakfast topping or a quick school-night side, these warm spiced apples deliver every time.

Ingredients for Sauteed Apples

• 4 large apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
• ¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted butter
• ¼ cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Pinch of salt
• Optional: ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg or a splash of vanilla extract

How to Make Sauteed Apples

1. Heat the butter: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter until it begins to foam.
2. Add apples: Stir in the apple slices so they’re evenly coated in melted butter.
3. Sweeten and spice: Sprinkle brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt over the apples. Stir gently to combine.
4. Cook until tender: Sauté for about 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apples are soft and the sugar has formed a syrupy sauce.
5. Finish and serve: If using nutmeg or vanilla, stir it in now. Remove from heat.

Serving Suggestions for Caramelized Apples

• Spoon on top of creamy porridge or steel-cut oats.
• Layer between pancakes or waffles for an autumnal twist.
• Serve alongside roasted pork chops or grilled chicken.

Chef’s Tips & Variations

• Apple varieties: Mix Granny Smith and Honeycrisp for tart-sweet complexity.
• Spice it up: Add a pinch of ginger or cardamom for extra warmth.
• Make it boozy: Deglaze the pan with a splash of apple cider or bourbon.

Enjoy your homemade sauteed apples as a cozy seasonal treat that’s sure to become a staple in your recipe collection.