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    Home » Diet » Allergy Friendly (Top 8 Allergen Free)

    Healthy Caramelized Apple Topping

    Sep 26, 2019 · 8 Comments

    September 26, 2019 by Beth 8 Comments

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    These delicious Healthy Caramelized Apple Topping tastes great with waffles, pancakes and even a pork loin. It’s even delicious on its own. It’s the perfect fall AIP recipe!

    plate of caramelized apple toppings surrounded by apples

    My 3-year-old son’s new favorite word is ‘appa’ or apple for those that don’t speak toddler. It’s the time of year where apples are bountiful at the grocery store. They always hit us as we enter the store and my son is heaven. Appas are everywhere! He’ll yell and scream until I load more apples in the cart.

    Are caramelized apples good for you?

    This AIP dessert goes by a lot of names; fried apples, southern fried apples sautéed apples but they are all essentially the same thing. This version is a lot healthier than the traditional recipes because it doesn’t use loads of butter and sugar. I use coconut oil and maple syrup to keep it AIP friendly.

    Not sure how to use this apple topping?

    They taste great on their own but they are a great with these recipes.

    • Great topping for Plantain Waffles
    • As a side dish to Prosciutto Pork Wrapped Stuff Pork with Brussel Sprouts
    • As a side dish to Rosemary Roast Pork
    • As a topping for Coconut Panna Cotta
    • As a topping for these Beth Blends Pancakes or Waffles.
    bowl of healthy caramelized apple topping

    Ingredients

    • Coconut Oil: This will add a nice flavor, but you can use avocado oil which is more neutral.
    • Apples: Just peel and slice thinly. They need to be about 1/4 inch thick to cook.
    • Maple Syrup: Make sure you’re using pure maple syrup. Check the ingredients.
    • Ground Cinnamon
    • Salt: Make sure to use sea salt.
    • Shredded Coconut: This is optional. But it’s a nice garnish and yummy addition.
    ingredients for Health Caramelized Apple Topping

    How to cook caramelized apples?

    1. Melt oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Then add the apples to the pan.

    cooking apple in skillet

    2. Let them sauté in the pan while stirring occasionally until golden brown, about 5 minutes total.

    pouring maple syrup in cooking apples with cinnamon

    3. Stir in syrup, cinnamon and salt then reduce heat to low. Let simmer until apples are soft, about 5 minutes.

    stirring cooked apples in skillet

    4. Serve warm with shredded coconut, if desired.

    forkful of Healthy Caramelized Apple Topping with bowl.

    Tips for making the best Healthy Caramelized Apples

    • You’ll need a large skillet or cast iron pan for this recipe. See my Best Pans for Chemical Free Cooking post if you need help picking out the best and safest pans. 
    • The recipe calls for coconut oil as the coconut adds a wonderful flavor to the recipe however you can substitute for avocado oil, which is more neutral tasting.
    • This is a super simple recipe and great for beginners.

    What can I do with lots of apples? Here are a few of my favorite AIP dessert recipes featuring apples.

    • Slow Cooker Pumpkin Butter
    • Gooey Apple Sheet Cake (Please note that this recipe includes eggs which is an AIP Reintroduction)
    • Persimmon Butter
    • Coconut Panna Cotta (This recipe doesn’t include apples but they would make a really good fall topping)
    • Apple Pie Smoothie (Tastes. Just. Like. APPLE PIE!)

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    5 from 5 votes

    Healthy Caramelized Apples

    Deliciously simple 5-ingredient recipe for Healthy Caramelized Apples will satisfy your sweet tooth. This recipe is allergy friendly (gluten, dairy, shellfish, nut, egg, and soy free) and suits the autoimmune protocol (AIP), paleo and vegan diets.
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time10 minutes mins
    Total Time20 minutes mins
    Course: Appetizer, Condiment, Dessert, sauce
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 211kcal
    Author: Beth Chen

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons Coconut Oil
    • 4 Apples peeled and cut into 1/2 inch slices
    • 4 tablespoons Maple Syrup
    • 1/2 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon
    • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
    • Shredded Coconut optional garnish

    Instructions

    • Melt oil in a medium skillet over high heat.
    • Add the apples to the pan.
    • Let them sauté in the pan while stirring occasionally until golden brown, about 5 minutes total. Stirring occasionally.
    • Stir in syrup, cinnamon and salt then reduce heat to medium.
    • Let simmer until apples are soft, about 5 minutes. Stirring occasionally.
    • Serve warm with shredded coconut, if desired.

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    Notes

    • Tips for making the best Healthy Caramelized Apples
    • You’ll need a large skillet or cast iron pan for this recipe. See my Best Pans for Chemical Free Cooking post if you need help picking out the best and safest pans. 
    • The recipe calls for coconut oil as the coconut adds a wonderful flavor to the recipe however you can substitute for avocado oil, which is more neutral tasting.
    • This is a super simple recipe and great for beginners.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 64g | Calories: 211kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 294mg | Potassium: 240mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 98IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg

    Helpful Info for All Recipes

    • I always use extra virgin olive oil in all of my recipes unless stated otherwise.
    • I always use Himalayan sea salt or Celtic sea salt, unless otherwise noted.
    • The majority of my recipes are strict AIP or include notations for reintroductions. However while I make every effort to label non-AIP ingredients and recipes sometimes they slip past me. If you have questions, please ask in advance.

    Did you make this recipe? I love hearing your thoughts on my recipes so please rate and comment below.

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    Comments

    1. Jacqueline says

      December 25, 2021 at 5:28 pm

      5 stars
      Deligtful

      Reply
      • Beth says

        December 25, 2021 at 8:29 pm

        5 stars
        Thank you! I agree.

        Reply
    2. Margaret says

      October 22, 2021 at 7:44 pm

      5 stars
      Apples and caramel — what could be better !

      Reply
      • Beth says

        October 22, 2021 at 7:48 pm

        Classic combo! Thanks for sharing.

        Reply
    3. Katerina Dhimitri says

      October 18, 2020 at 8:47 pm

      5 stars
      Holy moly these are delicious! So easy! I’ve missed apple pie, but ain’t nobody got time for that!

      Reply
      • Beth says

        October 18, 2020 at 11:50 pm

        Oh wow. That's amazing. I'm so glad you like this recipe as much as I do.

        Reply
    4. Naomi Sleder says

      July 20, 2020 at 5:19 pm

      5 stars
      My family loves this recipe. They enjoy it over ice cream. I enjoy this just by itself!

      Reply
      • Beth says

        July 22, 2020 at 5:58 pm

        Im so glad!

        Reply

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