So, I’ve been craving some good old apple desserts lately, but here’s the thing – I’m not a huge fan of cinnamon. Yeah, I know, it’s weird, but cinnamon just isn’t my jam. Anyway, I decided to take matters into my own hands and whip up some apple desserts without the cinnamon.
First off, I grabbed a bunch of apples from the grocery store. I mean, you can’t have apple desserts without apples, right? Then, I started looking up recipes online, but most of them called for cinnamon, which was a no-go for me. I stumbled upon some that mentioned using apple pie spice or other warm spices like nutmeg or ginger instead, but I wanted to keep it super simple.
I decided to make an apple crisp because it seemed like the easiest thing to do. I peeled and sliced the apples – that took a while, not gonna lie. Then I mixed them with some sugar, a bit of butter, and a squeeze of lemon juice. Some recipes suggested using cornstarch as a thickener, but I didn’t have any on hand, so I just skipped it. I hoped for the best. I also saw that vanilla bean paste could be used instead of vanilla extract, but I only had extract, so I just used that.
- Peel and slice apples.
- Mix apples with sugar, butter, and lemon juice.
- Add a dash of vanilla extract.
For the topping, I went with a simple mix of flour, sugar, and butter. I’ve seen recipes that use oats, but I wanted a more crumbly texture. I just mixed everything together until it looked like coarse crumbs and then sprinkled it over the apples.
- Mix flour, sugar, and butter for the topping.
I popped the whole thing in the oven and waited. The smell was amazing, even without cinnamon! After about 40 minutes, the topping was golden brown and the apples were all bubbly. I let it cool for a bit, and then dug in.
The Result
And guess what? It was delicious! The apples were soft and sweet, and the topping was buttery and crispy. It was the perfect balance of flavors and textures, and you know what? I didn’t miss the cinnamon at all! Who knew you could make such a tasty apple dessert without it?
So, there you have it – my adventure in making cinnamon-free apple desserts. It was a bit of an experiment, but it totally paid off. If you’re like me and not a fan of cinnamon, give it a try! You might be surprised at how good it can be. And, it was pretty easy, even for a not-so-great cook like me. It is a good idea to invite your friends to enjoy the desserts with you!
