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Cinnamon Apple Drizzle Recipe – Easy Homemade Topping for Cozy Desserts

  • Author: Rachel Summers
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: About 1 cup (8 servings, 2 tablespoons each) 1x

Description

This quick and easy cinnamon apple drizzle is a warm, comforting topping perfect for ice cream, pancakes, oatmeal, or cake. Made with real apples, brown sugar, and plenty of cinnamon, it brings cozy autumn flavor to any dessert.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 medium apples (about 300g), peeled, cored, and diced (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji recommended)
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar (65g)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (28g)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/4 cup water (60ml)
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch (3g, optional, mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water for thickening)

Instructions

  1. Peel, core, and dice 2 medium apples into 1/2-inch cubes. Toss with a splash of lemon juice if desired to prevent browning.
  2. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter until foaming. Add diced apples and stir to coat.
  3. Sprinkle in 1/3 cup brown sugar and 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon. Stir well to coat apples.
  4. Pour in 1/4 cup water and add a pinch of salt. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apples are soft and sauce thickens. Add more water if needed.
  5. Optional: Mix 1 teaspoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon cold water. Stir into apple mixture and cook for 2 more minutes to thicken.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  7. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Drizzle over desserts as desired.

Notes

For vegan, substitute butter with coconut oil. Use tart apples for best flavor and texture. Adjust cinnamon and sugar to taste. Mash apples for a chunky sauce or blend for smoothness. Sauce thickens as it cools. Store in fridge up to 1 week or freeze up to 3 months.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert Topping
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
  • Calories: 45
  • Sugar: 6
  • Sodium: 10
  • Fat: 2
  • Saturated Fat: 1
  • Carbohydrates: 8
  • Fiber: 0.5

Keywords: cinnamon apple drizzle, apple dessert topping, easy apple sauce, homemade drizzle, fall dessert, gluten-free, vegan option, ice cream topping, pancake topping, cozy dessert

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