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Sweet and Sour Apple Recipe
GRANT Charlie Harper

Sweet and Sour Apple Recipe – Perfectly Balanced & Delicious!

This Sweet and Sour Apple Recipe combines tangy and sweet flavors to create a deliciously balanced dish. Made with fresh apples, warm spices, honey, and apple cider vinegar, it's quick, easy, and perfect as a dessert, topping, or side dish!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: International

Ingredients
  

For the Apples:
  • 3 medium apples mix of sweet and tart varieties like Honeycrisp & Granny Smith
  • 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg optional
  • 1 tbsp coconut sugar or brown sugar
  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp butter or coconut oil
  • Pinch of sea salt

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Prepare the Apples
  2. 1️⃣ Wash, core, and slice the apples into thin wedges.2️⃣ (Optional) Soak in a honey-water mixture for 10 minutes if they are too sour.3️⃣ Pat dry before cooking.
  3. Step 2: Make the Sweet and Sour Sauce
  4. 1️⃣ In a small bowl, whisk together honey, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, cinnamon, and salt.2️⃣ Set aside.
  5. Step 3: Cook the Apples
  6. 1️⃣ Heat butter or coconut oil in a pan over medium heat.2️⃣ Add the sliced apples and sprinkle with coconut sugar.3️⃣ Sauté for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.4️⃣ Pour the sweet and sour sauce over the apples and stir.5️⃣ Reduce heat to low and cook for 5 more minutes.
  7. Step 4: Serve and Enjoy
  8. 1️⃣ Remove from heat and let cool slightly.2️⃣ Serve warm or chilled.3️⃣ Garnish with cinnamon, crushed nuts, or fresh mint!

Notes

✔️ For extra caramelization, let the apples cook for 2-3 more minutes.
✔️ For a creamier version, stir in 1 tbsp coconut milk.
✔️ Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.