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Stewed Apples Recipe

Stewed Apples Recipe It is a straightforward, healthy, and familiar dish that is cooked by stewing apples that are sliced with sugar, cinnamon, and a little water or juice. Serve stewed apples over oatmeal, with yogurt or as a filling on pancakes, or even as a nutritious dessert; they are sweet already, high in fiber, and full of warm taste. It is a very simple recipe that will complement the surplus apples and can maintain a shelf life of days at a time as a convenient fruit topping.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, European
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 medium apples peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar or maple syrup adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg optional
  • 1/2 cup water or apple juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice optional, for freshness

Equipment

  • Knife & chopping board
  • Medium saucepan with lid
  • Measuring spoons
  • Wooden spoon or spatula

Method
 

  1. Place the sliced apples in a saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add water or apple juice, sugar/maple syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. Stir well, cover the pan, and simmer for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Once the apples are soft and lightly caramelized, remove from heat.
  5. Let them rest for 5 minutes before serving warm or storing.