Caramelized Apple Topping (VIDEO)
Sauteed to perfection in butter and brown sugar with a dash of cinnamon this Caramelized Apple Topping is the easiest and most delicious recipe to try this Fall! It's a versatile topping layered in warm comforting flavors that goes wonderfully on pancakes, waffles, crepes, and ice cream and can also be used in a variety of baked goods as well as savory dishes too.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 5 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 600 g Apple (eg. Granny Smith. Measured after peeled, cut into identical pieces)
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice (Sprinkle the apples straight after cutting)
- 180 g Brown sugar (half of it or all of it can be replaced with granulated sugar)
- 120 g Unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoon Cinnamon (or a mix of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and other spices)
Instructions
- 1
Peel and cut apples into identical pieces and sprinkle the apple with some freshly squeezed lemon juice to avoid browning
- 2
Melt butter, sugar, and spices in a saucepan, then place apples into the mixture and cook it for about 8-10 minutes over medium heat.
- 3
Only cook the apples until they slightly soften, make sure you do not overcook the mixture.
- 4
Use it hot as a pancake or waffle topping, or cold as a cake filling, cupcake topping, greek yogurt topping, etc.
- 5
Store in the fridge for about a week.