Easy Stewed Apples

Sweet and fragrant, these stewed apples are on constant rotation in our house because they are just so versatile. Stirred into yogurt or oatmeal for an easy breakfast, added to ice cream for a quick dessert, they're a total crowd favorite.

Course Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword Stewed apples, stewed apples recipe

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 149kcal

Author Alida Ryder

Ingredients

2 lb (1kg) apples chopped
½ cup brown sugar (optional and can be substituted with a sweetener of your choice)
½ cup water
1 tsp ground cinnamon or 1 cinnamon stick
1 tsp vanilla extract or paste
pinch salt

Instructions

Place the chopped apples, sugar, water and flavorings in a medium saucepan.
Set over medium-high heat then bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low and allow to cook for 15-20 minutes until the apples are fork-tender but not mushy.
Remove from the heat then allow to cool slightly before transferring to an airtight container or jar and storing in the fridge.

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