Place cinnamon stick and sliced apple pieces in pan with water. Heat water in pan until it almost boils. Turn heat down a little and remove stick, add grits. Cook until desired thickness. You may want to add water if you like them runnier. Usually they cook in about 10 minutes at medium heat. Take off stove add vegan sugar and eat.
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