Easiest side dish or snack ever — just three ingredients:
A few apples, cut into large chunks.
Then generously dusted with cinnamon.
Finished with a splash of red apple balsamic vinegar for depth and brightness.
Serve warm — perfect on its own, spooned over vanilla ice cream, stirred into oatmeal or yogurt, or paired with a handful of toasted nuts.
Chunky Cinnamon Balsamic Apples
Serves 4–6
- 4 large apples, peeled and chopped into 1½‑inch chunks
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (red apple balsamic works beautifully)
Heat a large skillet over medium-low. Toss the chopped apples with the cinnamon (add a pinch of salt if you like — it brightens the sweetness). Add the apples to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are soft and caramelized, about 20–25 minutes. Stir in the balsamic vinegar and cook another minute to meld the flavors. Serve hot.
Suggestions: spoon over ice cream, swirl into yogurt or oatmeal, or serve as a warm side alongside roasted pork or poultry. For texture, sprinkle toasted almonds or chopped nuts just before serving.
Tip: flavored balsamics — such as red apple or cinnamon-pear — add a nice layer of complexity, but plain balsamic works well too. Enjoy!