Lavender Maple Sautéed Apples - Easy 15-Minute Skillet Recipe

Summer and fall meet in this Lavender Maple Sautéed Apples recipe. Luscious and rich, this easy dessert will be ready in under 15 minutes with several ingredients that you probably already have in the pantry.

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Hey, folks – I hope you’re all well!

I’m thrilled to share this new recipe with you, a creation that was born in the moment. As we bid farewell to summer in the next two weeks, I want to savour a few more summer delights. Yet, with the mornings and nights growing cooler, I find myself yearning for the warmth and comfort of autumn. This is how the idea for these Lavender Maple Sautéed Apples came to be, a perfect blend of the two seasons.

Let’s embark on a culinary journey where late summer and early fall converge in one delectable recipe. Are you ready to dive in?

Do Apples and Lavender Go Together?

Yes, they pair well. The floral, subtly sweet lavender complementing apple’s fruitiness and tartness, just like in this Lavender Apple Cider Cocktail. In fact, lavender pairs well with many fruits, including:

Lemons:
Apricots:
Peaches:
- Lavender Peach Raspberry Sangria
Apples:
- Lavender Apple Cider Cocktail
Raspberries:
- Lavender Raspberry Mojito
Blueberries:
- Blueberry Lavender Oatmeal
- Blueberry Lemon Lavender Milkshake
Figs:
- Fig Lavender Goat Cheese Spread
Lychees:
- Lavender Lychee Cocktail

Why You’ll Love Lavender Maple Sautéed Apples

This recipe is a perfect bridge between late summer and early autumn, featuring the flavours of both seasons – lavender pairs well with both apples and maple.
Lavender Maple Sautéed Apples
It’s a super-easy recipe that requires around 15 minutes or less. Also, you will need only one pan to cook everything together.
You can enjoy it as is or use it as a topping to elevate your oatmeal, pancakes, crepes, etc. My favourite way is to enjoy slightly warm sautéed apples with a scoop of vanilla or maple ice cream.
You will need only a few ingredients, most of which you probably already have.

Please be sure to check these Maple Pecan Sautéed Apples (Skillet Apples with Cinnamon) and Maple Pecan Sautéed Apples (Skillet Apples with Cinnamon)

Ingredients You’ll Need for Lavender Maple Sautéed Apples

These easy maple apples require only several ingredients:

Apples – Go with varieties that are good for cooking, e.g., Granny Smith, Macintosh, Cortland, or Gala, as they hold their shape well. But don’t be afraid to experiment with other varieties, each one can bring a unique twist to your cocktail or dessert. You can use the softer types, but you will need to be attentive not to overcook them; they could quickly turn mushy. For the best flavour, use two or more varieties, such as sweet and tart ones.Butter – Adds the richness and gloss.
Maple syrup – Creates a sticky, caramel-like sauce and adds flavour.
Dried lavender buds – Adds a pleasant floral hint. Use lavender sparingly, starting with a small amount and adding more to taste. Adding too much can give a perfumy, soapy aroma. And remember, always use culinary-grade lavender for the best results.
Lemon – Adds freshness, brightness, and balances sweetness.
Salt (optional) – A pinch of salt improves the flavour profile of desserts. I add it to almost all my desserts, but this depends on your preference.
Cinnamon (optional) – Adds more flavour and an autumn vibe to this recipe.

skillet sautéed apples with maple syrup and lavender

How to Make These Easy Caramelized Apples

That’s easy, really. Simply combine the butter, maple syrup, and lavender in a pan and simmer for a few minutes until thickens slightly. Add the chopped apples, lemon juice, salt and cinnamon (if using) and sauté for about 7-10 minutes, until the apples are soft but not mushy. The cooking time depends on the variety of apples – soft apples may take less. That’s it – you can enjoy this hearty, flavourful dessert.

You can enjoy this easy dessert with a cup of fall tea, like Sea Buckthorn Tea Recipe (Seaberry Tea) or Rowan Berry Tea with Honey and Orange.

I hope you enjoy these sautéed apples with maple syrup and lavender and will give this recipe a try. If you try it, please let me know in the comment section below, send me an Instagram message, or share your photos by adding the hashtag #havocinthekitchen.

Cheers!