Balsamic Chocolate Cinnamon Apples (Paleo & Sugar-Free)

Main ingredients-

• 4-5 medium to large apples
• 4 tsp ghee (or butter)
• 4 tsp cinnamon
• 4 tsp cocoa powder
• 4 tsp syrupy balsamic vinegar (we used espresso balsamic from a local shop)

Optional ingredients-

• 1 tsp almond or vanilla extract
• 12oz Coconut milk (or heavy cream)
• 1 cup coconut flakes
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon

To make the apples-

1. Peel and slice the apples as you would for an apple pie.
2. Mix the cinnamon and cocoa powder with a pinch a salt in a small bowl.
3. Melt the ghee in a pan over medium heat.
4. Add the apples to the pan and cook until softened. They should start to juice a little bit and make a nice syrup in the pan.

   

5. Add the cinnamon cocoa powder mixture and mix with the apples.
6. Turn off the heat and add the balsamic. Mix until combined.

   

7. Spoon into bowls. Optionally top with whipped cream and coconut flakes (below).

Optionally-

1. Pour the coconut milk or heavy cream into a bowl with the almond extract. Whip until light and fluffy.
2. Toast the coconut flakes in a pan over medium heat. Once lightly browned (watch closely- they will burn pretty fast) remove from the pan and toss with salt and cinnamon. (from The Clothes Make the Girl)