Maple Apple Topping Recipe

Warm up your breakfast or dessert with this easy Maple Apple Topping recipe! Perfect for waffles, pancakes, pound cake, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream, this Taste of Home-inspired recipe is bursting with the delicious flavors of fall. Sweet apples simmered in maple syrup and cinnamon create a comforting and irresistible topping in just 15 minutes!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 350.4 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 3.8 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Maple Apple Topping

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How to Make Maple Apple Topping

  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add 2 cups peeled and sliced apples, 1/4 cup maple syrup, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon to the skillet.
  3. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes, or until apples are tender and slightly caramelized.
  4. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional).
  5. Serve immediately over your favorite waffles, pancakes, pound cake, or ice cream.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

179g

Fat

39g

Carbs

17g