These sautéed cinnamon apples are a delicious snack or healthy dessert for the whole family to enjoy. They are a great finger food for babies, taste delicious served with ice cream/yogurt and also make a great topping for oatmeal, pancakes or waffles.
What's to Love About Cinnamon Apples...
- TASTY – Sweet and cinnamony without the need for added sugar. (Pan-frying brings out the natural sweetness of the apple)
- EXPOSURE – Allows young children to see different ways apples can be prepared and served.
- NUTRITION – Serve these sauteed apples with some greek yogurt or peanut butter dip for a well-balanced snack.
- VERSATILE – They’re great on their own but also served with a range of foods. (serving suggestions below)
- FAMILY FRIENDLY – Not just for kids, the whole family won’t be able to resist these. Cook the apples until they are really soft so that toddlers and babies can enjoy them, without the same risk of choking that comes with raw apples.
Ingredient Information
- APPLES - In this recipe, the variety of apples used 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. Use your favourite variety, or one with plenty flavour. Different varieties will have different cooking times, just keep an eye on them as they cook.
- COCONUT OIL - Butter also works great, the choice is yours!
- CINNAMON - Because some food combinations are meant to go together.
Process Shots and Cooking Tips
These cinnamon apples literally take minutes to make. 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.
- Prepare Apples: Core and chop each apple into sixteen wedges. The easiest way to do this is to half the apple and then half each half three more times. (see above photo). You can, of course, chop them any way you wish. Small chunks/cubes work really well. The wedges do make it easier for babies/toddlers to handle. Peeling is optional.
- Pan Fry: Heat the coconut oil until melted, add the apple slices and cinnamon and pan-fry, over low heat, until you achieve your desired softness. Add tbsps of water if and as needed. A nonstick skillet works best, you can use a cast-iron skillet but you may find that you need a little more oil and/or water.
Serving Suggestions
Cinnamon apples are a delicious dessert (served with ice cream) or snack served with yogurt. However, they can be used in a number of ways, why not try topping/ serving with…
- oatmeal
- peanut butter yogurt dip
- crepes or pancakes
- waffles
- custard
- mashed onto toast
Serve warm or cold, depending on your preference.
Storage Instructions
Leftovers can be refrigerated, in an airtight container, for up to two days. Toss in some lime or lemon juice to prevent excess browning.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, from 6 months + . Make sure that they are cooked until very soft as hard apple can be a choking hazard if bits break off. As with all foods, close observation is important when feeding a baby.
No, you can peel the apples if preferred. The peel contains a lot of fibre and leaving the skin on makes it easier for little ones to grip.
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Cinnamon Apples
Ingredients
- 2 Apples *SEE NOTE 1
- 2 teaspoon Coconut Oil *SEE NOTE 2
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon *SEE NOTE 3
Instructions
- Core and cut apple into wedges. I cut them into 16ths (half apple then half again 3 more times)
- Heat coconut oil in frying pan over a medium / low heat. Add the apple wedges and sprinkle with cinnamon
- Lightly fry for 10-15 mins (depending on the firmness of the initial apple), stirring as necessary, until desired softness is achieved. Add tbsps of water as needed.
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Recipe Notes
- Use any apples you wish. As there is no added sweetener I find using a sweet apple works best. Pictured are Pink Lady apples.Â
- Coconut oil can be substituted with butter if preferred.
- Adjust the amount of cinnamon you use to suit your 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.Â
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!