Cast iron maple sautéed apples with vanilla coconut cream. Um, yes please! If the title of this recipe didn’t lure you in, I’m not sure what will?! This insanely delicious and easy dessert has got to be one of the best little sweet treats ever!! You don’t even need very many ingredients and it’s made with apples so it’s basically a healthy dessert, right? Ha! Really though, you have got to try this. Most likely you will have the ingredients on hand…I mean, it’s apples, maple syrup, coconut oil and cinnamon. The vanilla coconut cream is the perfect topper and the fact that it’s dairy free is even better. You could however, use regular whipped cream or even some delicious vanilla bean ice cream would work too. We just happen to love the coconut cream. Check out how easy this recipe is.
Just peel, core and slice up your apples into about 1/4 inch thick slices. Don’t cut them too thin or they could become mushy in the cooking process. Mushy apples are a no no.
Heat up some coconut oil in a cast iron skillet and toss in the apples. Saute them for about 5 minutes, until they become a nice golden brown color. Then add in the maple syrup and cinnamon and cook for an additional 5 minutes. The delicious, aroma that will be happening in your kitchen at this time is beyond words.
This is the coconut cream that we pretty much always have in the fridge. The instructions on how to whip this stuff up into creamy heaven is included below. You have gotta try this if you have not before.
This recipe is requested by family and friends all the time! Test it out for yourself and you will see why.
- 1 Tbsp coconut oil
- 4 tart green apples like Granny Smith
- 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- pinch of salt
- 1 - 14 oz can coconut cream (we like Trader Joe's brand)
- 2 Tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla
- Chill can of coconut cream in the refrigerator at least 2 hours prior to using or overnight. Removed hardened cream from the can, leaving any liquid behind and place in mixing bowl. Beat until creamy, approx 30 seconds. Add vanilla and maple syrup and continue to beat for about a minute. Set aside in the fridge.
- Peel and core apples. Slice into ¼ inch slices.
- Heat coconut oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add apples and sautee about 5 minutes until the apples begin to brown. Add maple syrup and cinnamon, cook for an additional 5 minutes until apples or softened but not mushy. Season with salt.
- Transfer to plates and top with vanilla coconut cream.