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Apple N' Cinnamon Breakfast Risotto (Gluten Free / Dairy Free)

Here's how you make Apple N' Cinnamon Breakfast Risotto (Gluten Free / Dairy Free)
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 20m
  • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1/4 cup butter (or soy margarine if dairy free)
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon allspice
  • 1 cup dry aborio rice
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 Granny Smith apples (cubed or sliced thin)
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 cups apple juice (of a quality apple juice or cider)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Toppings - optional (any thing you like)
  • Cranberries, blueberries, toasted almonds, fresh berries, nuts & seeds, brown sugar to crumble on top
  • Milk optional (almond/soy milk optional if desired)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Melt the butter (soy margarine) on low heat, then turn up till butter just bubbles

  • Step 2: Add the chopped granny smith apples and sautee stirring constantly for about 4 minutes.

  • Step 3: Once apples appear to have released natural juices, add cinnamon, allspice, vanilla and dry rice and stir till coated (about 1 minute).

  • Step 4: Add the apple juice and stir to incorporate the spices (about 1 minute).

  • Step 5: Reduce heat to low.

  • Step 6: Cover with a lid and keep covered for 18-20 minutes. Keep heat on low.

  • Step 7: Once finished, spoon into 4 bowls and garnish with favourite toppings.

  • Step 8: Drizzle with milk/almondmilk/soy if desired.

  • Step 9: Enjoy!


Tips & Variations

Don't forget the following tips and variations.
  • Medium pot with tight fitting lid
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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