Okay, so I’ve been craving those Boston Market cinnamon apples lately. You know, the ones that are all sweet and gooey and just melt in your mouth? I decided to take matters into my own hands and try to recreate them at home. Let me tell you, it was an adventure!
First off, I gathered all my ingredients. I grabbed some apples from the fridge – I think they were Honeycrisp, but honestly, any kind should work. Then I rummaged through the pantry for some cinnamon, sugar, and butter. I also found some cornstarch hiding in the back, which I figured would be good for thickening the sauce.
Next, I got to work peeling and slicing the apples. This took a bit of time, but it was kind of therapeutic, you know? I cut them into wedges, trying to make them all roughly the same size so they would cook evenly. Once the apples were all prepped, I melted some butter in a big pan. I tossed in the apples and sprinkled them with a generous amount of sugar and cinnamon. I stirred everything together, making sure the apples were nicely coated.
Then came the tricky part – getting the sauce just right. I mixed the cornstarch with a little bit of water to make a slurry, then poured it into the pan with the apples. I let everything simmer for a while, stirring occasionally. The sauce slowly started to thicken, and the apples got all soft and tender.
- Peel and slice the apples.
- Melt butter in a pan.
- Add apples, sugar, and cinnamon.
- Mix cornstarch with water and add to the pan.
- Simmer until the sauce thickens and apples are tender.
I cooked them for maybe 15-20 minutes, but I was just eyeballing it, really. I kept tasting the sauce and adding a little more sugar or cinnamon here and there until it tasted just right. It was a bit of a guessing game, but that’s half the fun of cooking, right?
Finally, I deemed them done. I scooped the cinnamon apples into a bowl, and they looked and smelled amazing! I took a bite, and oh boy, it was pretty darn close to the real thing! They were sweet, cinnamony, and had that perfect balance of soft and just a little bit of bite. I think I nailed it!
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They were delicious, maybe even better than I remembered. So, there you have it – my journey to recreate the Boston Market cinnamon apples. It was a fun experiment, and I’m pretty proud of the results. Might make these again next weekend. Maybe I’ll invite the neighbors.
