Are sautéed apples healthy?

Yes! These sautéed apples are cooked with a little maple syrup, which is a natural sweetener, and you don't need a ton of it to make the apples taste amazing. Also, studies show that u003ca href=u0022https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4003790/#:~:text=In%20addition%20to%20being%20an,as%20Parkinson's%20and%20Alzheimer's%20diseases.u0022u003ecinnamon has many health benefitsu003c/au003e, as do apples (more on that in this article about u003ca href=u0022https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-health-benefits-of-applesu0022u003eapple nutritionu003c/au003e).

How do I store cooked apples?

If you're not serving warm, you can store cooked apples after they've had a chance to cool completely. Simply place them in an airtight container and store in the fridge so you can use the amount you need.

Which apples are best for cooking?

It depends on what you're using the apples for, but when it comes to baking and cooking, typically apples on the tart side work best. Cortlands, McIntosh, Honeycrisp, Fuji, Pink Lady, Jazz, and Granny Smith apples all have some level of tartness to them that make them perfect cooking apples.

Can I freeze sautéed apples?

Yes! Sautéed or cooked apples can be frozen for up to three months in an airtight container. Just make sure to let them cool completely before you freeze them. When you're ready to use them, let them thaw at room temperature, and reheat as necessary.

When is cooking apple season?

Generally, late summer through fall is considered apple season, typically peaking in September and October for most varieties. Honeycrisp, McIntosh, and Cortlands are cooking apples that peak in September and October. However, Pink Lady, Jazz, and Granny Smith seasons last into spring. Fuji season is later u002du002d November and December.

Simple Sautéed Apples – Roots and Radishes

Description

These simple sautéed apples taste like apple pie filling and can top anything your heart desires! Spoon warm over your morning oatmeal, pancakes, cakes, ice cream, or French toast. Or, serve chilled on top of yogurt or overnight oats.

Ingredients

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1 tablespoon coconut oil
2 large or 3 medium apples, thinly sliced
2-3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (+ more to taste)

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Instructions

Apples. Add the sliced apples to a bowl and toss in lemon juice, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt.
Preheat. Heat coconut oil in a sauté pan over medium heat until melted and hot (should move quickly across the pan when you tilt it).
Sauté apples. Add the apple-cinnamon mixture to the pan and sauté over medium heat for about 5 minutes until softened and warm, stirring occasionally to get all sides of the apples exposed to the heat. Once done, remove from heat and serve warm, or transfer to a container to enjoy later.

Notes

Serving suggestions: These sautéed apples are delicious served warm over pancakes, French toast, warm oatmeal, and as a dessert topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. They are also delicious served chilled in yogurt parfaits, on vanilla ice cream, or in overnight oats.
Apples: You can use your favorite kind of apple! For the best flavor, I recommend sweet-tart varieties, such as Honeycrisp, Jazz, Fuji, Pink Lady, or Granny Smith (more on the tart side).

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: Snack, topping
Method: Sauté
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Calories: 128
Sugar: 20.3 g
Sodium: 148 mg
Fat: 3.6 g
Saturated Fat: 2.8 g
Carbohydrates: 25.9 g
Fiber: 3.5 g
Protein: 0.4 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg