Sautéed Apple and Cinnamon Wedges are a delicious snack for the kids/babies and are so quick and simple to make. They are also perfect as a healthy dessert, served with peanut butter dip or Greek yogurt.
I first published this post in April 2015. My youngest was around 6 months and I made him these sautéed apple wedges quite often. They are perfect for baby-led weaning as they are soft enough for babies to gum but solid enough for them to be able to pick up.
Fast forward a few years and I am now making these for my eldest son, (six), who has his first wobbly tooth. He usually takes an apple to school with him each day but when I went into the fridge earlier this week I noticed that we had a lot of apples left. He explained he was finding them too hard to eat so was taking bananas instead!
How to Make Sautéed Apple Wedges
These sauteed apples literally take minutes to make, this is what I like about them most. We all know, as parents, that life is busy and we want easy, simple snacks to serve. This certainly fits the bill and within 10 minutes you can have a healthy and delicious snack or dessert.
I like to cut the apples into 16 pieces. I do this by coring and halving the apples and then halving each half three more times. (see above photo).
Then it is just a case of pan frying the apples in a little coconut oil (you can use butter if you prefer) and a good shake of cinnamon. Heat the apples over low heat until you achieve your desired softness.
What Type of Apples Should I Use?
The great thing about apples is that there is such a wide variety of options that all have different levels of sweetness and can be used in different ways.
Pies, sauces and ciders etc all have particular varieties or combinations that produce the best result. In this recipe, I do feel that it is down to personal choice. You are not cooking the apples for a long time and you don’t need them to break down to perform in a certain way.
I love a sweet apple for this recipe, I haven’t added any added sugar or sweetener and like to rely on the apple for the sweetness. My personal favourite is Pink Lady but you can use any variety you please.
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Sautéed Apple and Cinnamon Wedges Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 Apples *SEE NOTE 1
- 1 tsp Coconut Oil *SEE NOTE 2
- 1.5 tsp Cinnamon *SEE NOTE 3
Instructions
- Core and cut apple into wedges. I cut them into 16ths (half apple then half again 3 more times) (See picture above)
- Heat coconut oil in frying pan over a medium / low heat.
- Add apples and sprinkle with cinnamon.
- Lightly fry for 5-10 mins (until desired softness is achieved)
Recipe Notes
- You can use any apples you wish. As there is no added sweetener I find using a sweet apple works best. My personal favourite is Pink Lady apples.
- I use coconut oil in this recipe. If you would prefer not to use coconut oil then you can substitute it with butter.
- I use quite a bit of cinnamon as we love the taste. I don't usually measure and just put a good shake of cinnamon into the pan. Obviously, you can adjust the amount you use to suit taste. You can also omit it if you prefer.
- If making for a baby you will want to cook the apples until they are really soft. Hard apple can be a choking hazard if bits break off.
Erika says
Really appreciate your work in sharing healthy recipes so thanks for that.
One concern has come up though with the pretty high coumarin content of the general cinnamon which is toxic to the liver. I presume we should always highlight using Ceylon type which contains much less of this compound.
Amy says
Thanks for this Erika, if using cinnamon a lot then it is definitely best to use Ceylon.
Pia Sarris says
Fab ideas for healthy grandchildren the ones I made where agreat hit
Amy says
Hi Pia, thanks for taking the time to let me know. So glad they were a hit 🙂
Taylor says
Sorry if this was asked but I couldn’t really tell in the pictures.. did you leave the skin on? Really wanting to make these for my 6 month old
Amy says
Hi Taylor, Yes I left the skin on but you can peel if you prefer 🙂
Sharon says
Hi Amy, I really like this recipe, may i ask how long can keep this apple cinnamon? 1-2days?
Amy says
Hi Sharon, sorry for the delay in getting back to you. TBH I am not sure how long they can keep. I would presume they would turn brown but a touch of lemon juice could help with this. 🙂
Sam Davis says
I have this cooking right now and I am super excited! How do you keep this? My little one wont eat a whole apple but I would love to save this and then give her some throughout the week.
Amy says
Hi Sam, I hope you enjoyed these! I have never had to keep these, they always disappear quickly! I’d squeeze a little lemon juice on them and store in the refrigerator 🙂 I’m not sure how long they would last though.
Megan Denney says
Delicious and perfect without the cinnamon for the baby (she has reflux)! Thank you!
Amy says
Fab! Glad she liked them 🙂
Paige says
Do you peel the apples? (Doesn’t look like it in the pictures). If not, did your 6 mo do okay with the peels?
Amy says
Hi Paige, No I didn’t peel the apples. You can if you are more comfortable with that. I can’t remember if my little one ate the skin or not, often I would serve foods in their skin and he would suck the flesh off. Just keep a close eye 🙂
Supriya Kutty says
Hey Amy, your recipe is very interesting and healthy as well. I liked your idea of using apple in this way and now I got a new idea of giving an apple to eat to my daughter as she doesn’t like it. Keep sharing such healthy recipes.
Amy says
Thank you! Hope she enjoys it this way!
Hero Shot Photography says
Such a simple recipe and ingredients can look so good! Great photography, very minimalistic and it just looks so delicious. Thanks for sharing
Amy says
Thank you!
Diana says
How long would these stay good for?
Amy says
Hi Diana, I’m not sure, sorry. They never last long enough in our house. They do taste best just cooked and warm.
Amy says
Thank you, I hope you enjoy. A test run is a good idea, a good excuse to eat extra cake 😉
Lauren says
My 9 month old enjoyed them but struggled with the peel. Would these work if you peeled the apple beforehand?
Amy says
Hi Lauren, yes they should still work 🙂
Trista says
Delicious and easy. And kid friendly too! We just planted a peach and pear tree in the yard over the weekend and I bet this recipe would be good with them too.
Donna says
My kids will love this, they are obsessed with apples atm. Thanks for sharing #foodpornthursdays
Amy says
Glad you like it and thanks for commenting!
Madeline says
These look yummy! I love cinnamon too so these would be real treat! x
Amy says
Such a simple sweet treat, hope you enjoy them. Thanks for your comment, A x
Marta says
Simple and delicious. Toddler approved I believe?
Amy says
Toddler and baby approved 😉 Enjoy x
Becky, Cuddle Fairy says
What a great idea for a healthy snack! My kids would love this. Thank you so much for linking up with #foodpornthursdays 🙂
Amy says
Thanks for hosting Becky, I am enjoying finding new blogs and recipes x
Joann Woolley says
I will be sharing this! Many of my followers are new moms so this will be great to share all next week! Found you via #foodpornthursdays
Amy says
Thanks Joann, really appreciate it. A x
Laura says
Can these keep in the fridge at all?
Amy says
Hi Laura, to be honest, they are best eaten straight away. I’d maybe lightly brush with some lemon juice if storing in the fridge.