Cinnamon Stewed Apples

Warm cinnamon stewed apples make an easy kidney friendly dessert or breakfast topping.

Appropriate for: Low-calorie, Low-potassium, Low-protein, Low-sodium, Low-sugar

Diet preference: Nut-free, Vegetarian

Meal type: Appetizer, Breakfast, Dessert

Season: Fall, Winter

Cuisine type: American

Ingredients

Yield:

1 tablespoon butter or vegan butter
4 medium apples, peeled and cubed or sliced
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ cup water

Directions

Prep: 10 min, Cook: 10 min, Total: 20 min

Heat the butter in a large sauté pan over medium heat.
Add the apples and cinnamon and stir to coat.
Add the water and reduce the heat to a low simmer.
Cook the apples to your desired consistency, 5–10 minutes.
Cool slightly and serve warm. Perfect for dessert or delicious for breakfast served over oatmeal, pancakes, or waffles.

Nutritional Information

Serving size: 1/2 Cup

Calories: 117 kcal
Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3 g estimated
- Total Sugars: 19 g
Protein: 0.5 g estimated
Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g estimated with butter, may vary with vegan butter
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 19 mg
Potassium: 195 mg
Calcium: 12 mg
Phosphorus: 20 mg

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