Name: Easy Stewed Apples (Ready in 20 Minutes)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
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

20-Minute Stewed Apples

By Sarah Bond, BS Nutrition, MS Sensory Science, Updated Oct 06, 2025

5 from 25 ratings

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20 minutes

Serves 4 servings

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With over a dozen 5-star reviews, these stewed apples are as delicious as they are foolproof! Thanks to this cooking method, which doesn’t require peeling the apples, you can save time and energy. (Bonus: they make your house smell amazing!)

These cinnamon and brown sugar-coated stewed apples taste like the epitome of fall embodied in one recipe. These particular stewed apples are made with only five ingredients, each of which supplies a boatload of flavor.

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★★★★★

“This is easy and delicious. I make it most weekends in the fall/winter.” —Lisa

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Key Ingredients

This is just an overview–jump to the recipe card for measurements!

Apples: You can use any variety of apples! Most readers use Granny Smith or Honey Crisp (I like to use both for a balance of tart and sweet!)
Lemon Juice: A dash of lemon juice prevents the apples from browning.
Brown Sugar and Cinnamon: You can replace the brown sugar with maple syrup, molasses, or a sugar-free brown sugar alternative.

ways to use your stewed apples

Stewed apples are perfect for eating as-is but also work as a tasty topping.

Greek yogurt is even more delicious with stewed apples on top.
Fluffy vanilla pancakes are basically begging to be topped with cinnamon apples.
High-protein tofu waffles take on any flavor that’s added to them, so why not make that flavor apple cinnamon?
Eggless French toast can complete a vegan breakfast when topped with stewed apples made in vegan butter or coconut oil.

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Easy Stewed Apples (Ready in 20 Minutes)

5 from 25 ratings

By: Sarah Bond

Prep: 5

Cook: 15

Total: 20

Servings: servings

These easy stewed apples are a 5-star favorite—no peeling required! A time-saving, cozy recipe that’s foolproof, flavorful, and makes your kitchen smell amazing

Ingredients

Instructions

Chop: Cut 4 apples evenly into bite-sized pieces, leaving or removing the peel (your preference!).
Stew: Place apples and all remaining ingredients in a large pot (2 Tbsp unsalted butter, 2 Tbsp brown sugar, 1 Tbsp lemon juice, and 1 tsp ground cinnamon). Set over medium heat and cover. Cook, stirring often, until apples are fork tender, about 10 to 15 minutes.
Serve: Serve warm or cold by themselves, on ice cream, yogurt, or oats!

Notes

Store stewed apples in an airtight container in the fridge for about 5 days. You can also pop these in the freezer on a sheet tray to flash-freeze them. Then, trasnfer to a freezer safe, airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months.

To make stewed apples in the slow cooker, put all ingredients into the slow cooker and cook on low for 2 to 3 hours.