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Stewed Apples

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By: Sarah BondUpdated: Oct 02, 2022 3 Comments

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Indulge in sweet and savory flavor with Stewed Apples. They’re the perfect fall treat made with just 5 ingredients and ready in 15 minutes!

A white bowl filled with yogurt and topped with stewed apples

Ahhh, stewed apples. These cinnamon and brown sugar coated pieces of apples taste like the epitome of fall embodied in one recipe. They are just incredible, and extra so if you’re a lover of all things fall.

When you’re having a rough day, you’ve had a long work week, or you simply need a pick-me-up, it’s nothing that good old fashioned stewed apples can’t fix.

These particular stewed apples are made with only five ingredients, each of which supply a boatload of flavor and help to create sweet and savory (thanks, butter), juicy, decadent apples. I love to use this as a fruity dinner side, a dessert, or a topping for other meals!

A white bowl filled with stewed apples

Ingredients in this stewed apples recipe

You’ll need 5 ingredients total to make stewed apples. The recipe makes four servings, and the ingredients can be easily halved or doubled if you need more or less.

  • Apples: First up, you need 4 ripe and ready apples. You can use any variety!
  • Unsalted Butter: 2 tablespoons of butter is needed to add that delicious buttery taste, giving the apples a decadent mouthfeel and flavor.
  • Brown Sugar: Next, 2 tablespoons of brown sugar adds a sweet taste that pairs so well with the apples and cinnamon. You can replace the brown sugar with maple syrup, molasses, or a sugar-free brown sugar alternative.
  • Lemon Juice: 1 tablespoon of lemon juice provides a dash of tang and prevents the apples from browning.
  • Cinnamon: Finally, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon completes the stewed apples!
Three whole apples, an apple half, and diced apple pieces arranged on a yellow background

How to make stewed apples

Creating stewed apples involves just one pan (love when that happens), and about 15 minutes of prep and cook time combined!

  1. Prep the apples: Cut the apples evenly into bite-sized pieces. You can keep or remove the peel — up to you! The peel is packed with gut-healthy fiber, so I prefer to leave it on.
  2. Cook the ingredients: Place the apples and all of the remaining ingredients in a large pot. Set it over medium heat and cover. Cook, stirring often, until the apples are fork tender. It should take about 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. Serve and enjoy: Serve the apples either warm or cold. You can enjoy them alone or on ice cream, yogurt, or oats!
A pan filled with diced apple pieces, brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon

What to pair with stewed apples

Stewed apples are perfect for eating as-is, but also work as a tasty topping on ice cream, yogurt, or oats! They’re also delicious with pancakes, waffles, and of course — french toast.

However, you may be wondering what to pair it with if you choose to use it as a yummy side or dessert with dinner. Ideas include hearty fall salads, potato dishes, or casseroles!

A sauté pan filled with freshly stewed apples

More Autumn recipes

The best thing about fall are all of the great recipes. Here are four more favorites that prove it!

  • Fall Salad with Pomegranate Vinaigrette
  • Pumpkin Granola
  • Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
  • Spiced Pumpkin Oatmeal
A close up view of a bowl of yogurt topped with stewed apples detailing the texture and spices of the apples

Stewed Apples

5 from 12 votes
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 15 minutes
Author: Sarah Bond
Calories: 185kcal
Servings: 4 servings
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Indulge in sweet and savory flavor with Stewed Apples. They're the perfect fall treat made with just 5 ingredients and ready in 15 minutes!

Ingredients

  • 4 apples
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter can sub dairy-free, 28 g
  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice 15 mL
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions 

  • Chop: Cut apples evenly into bite-sized pieces, leaving or removing the peel (your preference!).
  • Stew: Place apples and all remaining ingredients in a large pot. Set over medium heat and cover. Cook, stirring often, until apples are fork tender, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Serve: Serve warm or cold by themselves, on ice cream, yogurt, or oats!

Tips & Tricks

Store stewed apples in an airtight container in the fridge for about 5 days.
To make stewed apples in the slow cooker, put all ingredients into the slow cooker and cook on low for 2 to 3 hours.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1serving Calories: 185kcal (9%) Carbohydrates: 35.7g (12%) Protein: 0.7g (1%) Fat: 6.2g (10%) Saturated Fat: 3.7g (23%) Cholesterol: 15mg (5%) Sodium: 44mg (2%) Potassium: 249mg (7%) Fiber: 5.7g (24%) Sugar: 27.6g (31%) Calcium: 12mg (1%) Iron: 1mg (6%)
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  1. Linda Krugel says

    Posted on 10/16 at 12:25 pm

    Delicious. Used Honey Crisp apples. Served w/dollop of lowfat Greek yogurt.5 stars

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  2. Sharon Leslie says

    Posted on 1/30 at 8:14 am

    Very good! Thanks for recipe! I halved the oil and found that to be enough for me. Used refined coconut oil and ghee instead of butter to avoid casein from milk.

    Reply
  3. andreA says

    Posted on 3/7 at 3:19 pm

    Delicous and easy. I ate them with vanilla ice cream! YUM5 stars

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