Apple Spaghetti is one of my favorite treats to whip up for the grandchildren when they come visiting. It’s such a simple yet magical way to turn humble apples into something that looks as fancy as it tastes, and the little ones always ask for seconds!
What makes this recipe so special is how the butter and cinnamon sugar bring out the natural sweetness of the apples, creating the most wonderful caramel-like flavor. The secret is using a good apple peeler to create those delicate strands—they cook just right and stay tender without turning mushy.
I always make Apple Spaghetti right before serving so those beautiful apple strands don’t brown, and I love watching the surprise on everyone’s faces when they discover it’s made from apples! My granddaughter used to think I was a magician for turning fruit into something that looked like pasta, and now she helps me peel the apples whenever she visits.
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Apple Spaghetti
Ingredients
- 3 cup Apples
- 0.5 cup Sugar
- 0.75 tablespoon Cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon Butter
Instructions
- Make Apple Spagetti right before it is being served, to avoid the peelings to turn brown.To Make Apple Spagetti, you take the apples and peel them by hand or with an apple peeler.
- Do not use the inside of the apples, only the skin.
- Your peels should be about a half or one centimeter wide.
- Put the skins in a bowl, and the cinnamon and the sugar.
- Mix, then put butter on and set in the microwave for 45 seconds on high.
- Take them out and enjoy!
