Easiest Cinnamon Apple Recipe

Craving warm cinnamon apples? What about apple pie? Grab 3 ingredients from the pantry and create a fragrant, sweet cinnamon apple recipe on the stovetop that is sure to satisfy. Easy, versatile and a healthier option to fit any meal.

Cinnamon apples using canned apples

So if you’re not familiar with canned fried apples from Aldi, you’re missing out. Often compared to the fried apples at Cracker Barrel, I have to agree…they are pretty tasty.

However, there are some pros and cons.

Pros? Compared to canned pie filling, they aren’t as sweet. Nor do they have that strange glue-like texture.

Con? Because they are in more of a juice, my husband was not pleased.

His idea of cinnamon apples is a pan full of thick, cinnamon sugar-coated slices sautéed to a warm, bubbling consistency.

So, I took matters into my own hands.

Cinnamon Apple Recipe

Combining another pantry staple–protein pancake mix— with the canned fried apples, I created a shortcut to the most delicious apples. You’re sure to go crazy over this one!

Why you’ll love this easy recipe

• Cinnamon and apples are the perfect combo to satisfy a sweet tooth
• All ingredients shelf stable
• You don’t have to think about what apple is best for frying
• No chopping or peeling the apple before roasting
• A 5-minute side dish or dessert

Ingredients

Head to your pantry and grab the following:

• Can of fried apples (I buy at Aldi USA)
• Protein pancake mix
• Cinnamon

Equipment

• pan
• spatula
• measuring cup
• can opener

How to make Cinnamon Apples

Short and sweet! No peeling or soaking apples– just stir, simmer and enjoy the most delicious warm, cinnamon aroma.

1. Turn on stovetop to medium heat
2. Open can of fried apples, pour into pan
3. Warm until bubbling; add in pancake mix
4. Stir and continue to heat until mix is dissolved, and apples thicken
5. Sprinkle with cinnamon
6. Serve and enjoy

Are these healthy?

These are healthy! Here’s why:

The protein pancake mix swirls together with the already sweetened apples to create a thicker, healthier option. There’s a ton of nutrients in the mix compared to cornstarch or flour.

And without the need for extra ingredients (butter, cups of sugar, etc.) or extra prep, this is a stress-free way to serve my family.

And if you’re looking for a crustless apple pie option, here it is. Enjoy a bowl of warm apple pie filling without:

• added fats
• shortening
• oils

Absolutely delicious!

Tips and Tricks

• Best enjoyed immediately
• Store leftovers in airtight container for 4-5 days
• Apple mixture will thicken as it sits, reheat on stovetop or in microwave, until warm and stir before serving
• Add apple pie spice for even more of apple pie taste
• Could probably use any pancake mix or all-purpose baking mix, too

Ways to serve warm cinnamon apples

These are so versatile because you can literally eat as they are or customize them to different meals.

Breakfast

These are so yummy on staples like:

• Yogurt
• oatmeal
• pancakes

Side dish

Makes a great addition to comfort foods like:

• meatloaf
• chicken
• pork

Dessert

Serve alone for a lighter flare or serve with favorites such as:

• ice cream
• cake
• cookie— think snickerdoodle crumbled on top!
• whipped cream

I really love that my husband go nuts over something as simple as this, but it’s truly become a go-to for our family. Perhaps this idea will be a new option for yours, too!

Looking for more?

Craving another sweet that has added nutrition? Check out my Pumpkin Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies

Looking for another way to use protein pancake mix? Check out:

• Easy Pumpkin Bread
• Sausage Pancake Muffins
• Mini Easter Nest Cakes

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