Simple stewed apples made with fresh Granny Smith and Fuji apples, warm cinnamon and nutmeg, and a just-right touch of sweetness.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
These stewed apples are the perfect topping to pancakes and waffles, or as a mix-in to yogurt and oatmeal.
Ingredients to Make Simple Stewed Apples:
- Apples: I like to use 2 Granny Smiths and 1 Honeycrisp or Fuji apple.
- Sweetener: maple syrup or agave
- Water
- Lemon Juice
- Spices: Cinnamon & Nutmeg
- Vanilla Extract
- Salt: to enhance the flavor of the apples and spices.
How to Make Simple Stewed Apples:
- Cut the apples into small, even chunks.
- To a small saucepan, over medium heat, add the apples, lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Stir and bring the apples to a simmer.
- Lower the heat and simmer the apples for 7-10 minutes, or until slightly tender.
- In the last few minutes of cooking, carefully taste-test the apples and add maple syrup or agave to taste.
- Remove the apples from the heat and enjoy them warm, or allow them to cool before storing.
Great Ways to Use These Delicious Apples:
- Hot or overnight oats
- Yogurt Parfaits
- Chia Pudding
- Spread onto toast
How to Store Stewed Apples:
Once the apples have fully cooled, store them in an airtight container or jar for up to three days.
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Simple Stewed Apples
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Description
Simple stewed apples made with fresh Granny Smith and Fuji apples, warm cinnamon and nutmeg, and a just-right touch of sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2-3 Apples (Granny Smith & At Least 1 Fuji)
- 2-3 tablespoon Maple Syrup or Agave
- ½ tbsp Lemon Juice
- 2 tbsp Water
- ½ tsp Cinnamon
- ½ tsp Vanilla Extract
- Pinch Nutmeg
- Pinch Salt
Instructions
- Peel the apples and cut them into small, bite-sized chunks.
- To a small saucepan over medium heat, add the apples, water, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract.
- Stir and bring the apples to a simmer.
- Lower the heat and allow the apples to simmer for 7-10 minutes, or until the apples are slightly tender.
- In the last few minutes of cooking, carefully taste test the apples and sweeten them with the agave or maple syrup according to your taste.
- Remove the apples from the heat. Enjoy them warm or allow them to cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
